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H-7538
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Proposed Effective Date
2026-02-06
Rhode Island H 7538 — Use of Artificial Intelligence by Healthcare Providers Notification Act
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities in Rhode Island to notify patients when artificial intelligence is used to document in-person or telehealth visits. The obligation is narrowly scoped to AI used for visit documentation purposes only — it does not cover AI used for diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or other clinical functions. The bill defines covered providers broadly to include physicians, nurses, dentists, and any other professional licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health. The bill does not designate an enforcement authority, create a private right of action, or specify any penalties for non-compliance. It would take effect upon passage.
Passage Likelihood
Low
Chamber No passage
Committee No action
Majority party (No data)
Bipartisan No
Prior session None
Legislative History
2026-02-06 introduced Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
2026-02-27 other Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
2026-03-03 other Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-03-26 other Scheduled for consideration (03/30/2026)
Mapped Requirements
T-01 AI Identity Disclosure
Official Sources
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Entry Last Reviewed
2026-03-28
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Summary

Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities in Rhode Island to notify patients when artificial intelligence is used to document in-person or telehealth visits. The obligation is narrowly scoped to AI used for visit documentation purposes only — it does not cover AI used for diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or other clinical functions. The bill defines covered providers broadly to include physicians, nurses, dentists, and any other professional licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health. The bill does not designate an enforcement authority, create a private right of action, or specify any penalties for non-compliance. It would take effect upon passage.

Enforcement & Penalties
Enforcement Authority
No enforcement authority is designated in the bill. No agency is granted enforcement power, and no private right of action is created. The bill imposes a notification obligation but is silent on enforcement mechanism, penalties, and standing.
Penalties
The bill does not specify any penalties, damages, or remedies for non-compliance.
Who Is Covered
"Healthcare provider" means physicians, physician assistants, dentists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, nursing assistants, or any other healthcare professional licensed by the director of the department of health.
Compliance Obligations 1 obligation · click obligation ID to open requirement page
T-01 AI Identity Disclosure · T-01.1 · Professional · Healthcare
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-106-3
Plain Language
Healthcare providers and healthcare facilities that use AI to document patient visits — whether in-person or via telehealth — must notify patients that AI is being used for that documentation purpose. The obligation is narrowly limited to AI used for visit documentation (e.g., AI scribes, ambient listening tools that generate clinical notes); it does not extend to AI used for diagnosis, treatment planning, or other clinical functions. The bill does not specify the form, timing, or content of the notification, leaving significant implementation discretion to providers. No enforcement mechanism, penalties, or remedies are specified.
Statutory Text
Any and all healthcare providers and healthcare facilities that employ artificial intelligence ("AI") to document in-person or telehealth visits shall notify patients of the use of AI for that sole purpose.