AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT

Summary

The act adds a new chapter to Rhode Island’s behavioral health laws that governs the use of artificial‑intelligence tools in therapy. It permits AI only for administrative or supplementary support, bans AI‑driven therapeutic decisions, and requires written patient consent. Violations are subject to investigation and penalties, while religious counseling, peer support, FDA‑cleared AI and approved research are exempt.

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