SB 2195
  • Introduced
    Jan 23, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    May 21, 2026
  • Passed House
    Jun 08, 2026
  • Became Law
    Jun 22, 2026
SB 2195
Rhode Island Senate Bill
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AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS (Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.)
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executive • Jun 22, 2026: 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
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2195  SUB A as amended

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May 21, 2026, Senate
Passage
YES: 37
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 37

NO: 0

    NOT VOTING: 1

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    May 21, 2026, Senate
    Passage
    YES: 36
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 2
    YES: 36

    NO: 0

      NOT VOTING: 2

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      • Jun 22, 2026 | executive
        • 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
      • Jun 18, 2026 | executive
        • 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
      • Jun 08, 2026 | House
        • 06/08/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
      • Jun 05, 2026 | House
        • 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
      • Jun 04, 2026 | House
        • 06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
      • Jun 02, 2026 | House
        • 06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
      • May 22, 2026 | House
        • 05/22/2026 Referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
      • May 21, 2026 | Senate
        • 05/21/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
      • May 15, 2026 | Senate
        • 05/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
      • May 14, 2026 | Senate
        • 05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
      • May 13, 2026 | Senate
        • 05/13/2026 Proposed Substitute
      • May 12, 2026 | Senate
        • 05/12/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
      • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
        • 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
      • Mar 20, 2026 | Senate
        • 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
      • Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
        • 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol
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