Docket Room
HB 8242·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- WELLNESS AND OVERSIGHT FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES ACT

IntroducedFiled Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Shallcross Smith
Latest Action

04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 2, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to Rhode Island’s business and professions laws to protect people seeking therapy by allowing only licensed clinicians to deliver those services. It permits AI tools for administrative or supplemental tasks, but any AI that records or transcribes a session must be disclosed and consented to. The measure aims to prevent unqualified or AI‑only providers while still allowing community and faith‑based support.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when HB 8242 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice