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H-7538
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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 bill is narrowly scoped: it covers only AI used for visit documentation purposes, not AI used for diagnosis, treatment, or other clinical functions. Covered entities include all healthcare professionals licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health and healthcare facilities as defined under existing Rhode Island law. The bill does not designate an enforcement authority, create a private right of action, or specify any penalties for noncompliance. It would take effect upon passage.
Passage Likelihood
High
Chamber passed chamber of origin
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)
2026-03-30 Committee recommends passage Committee recommends passage
2026-04-10 Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026) Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026)
2026-04-16 House read and passed House read and passed
2026-05-01 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Mapped Requirements
T-01 AI Identity Disclosure
Official Sources
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Entry Last Reviewed
2026-05-02
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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 bill is narrowly scoped: it covers only AI used for visit documentation purposes, not AI used for diagnosis, treatment, or other clinical functions. Covered entities include all healthcare professionals licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health and healthcare facilities as defined under existing Rhode Island law. The bill does not designate an enforcement authority, create a private right of action, or specify any penalties for noncompliance. It would take effect upon passage.

Enforcement & Penalties
Enforcement Authority
No enforcement mechanism, designated enforcement authority, or penalty provision is specified in the bill.
Penalties
The bill does not specify any penalties, damages, or remedies for violations.
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 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 recommendations, or other clinical functions. The bill does not specify the timing, format, or content of the notification, leaving significant implementation discretion to covered entities. No enforcement mechanism or penalties are provided.
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.