RI Healthcare AI Notification Act
Use of Artificial Intelligence by Healthcare Providers Notification Act
Requires healthcare providers and facilities to notify patients when AI is used to document or transcribe in-person or telehealth visits, and to review AI-generated documentation for accuracy.
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island
Enacted
Jun 22, 2026
Effective
Jun 22, 2026
Enforcement
TBD
Signed by Governor Dan McKee June 22, 2026 (SB 2570 / H 7538); took effect immediately upon passage.
Rhode Island General Assembly - SB 2570 / H 7538Why It Matters
A narrow transparency measure requiring patient notification when AI is used to document clinical encounters, part of a broader June 2026 package of Rhode Island AI healthcare legislation.
Recent Developments
Signed by Governor Dan McKee on June 22, 2026, alongside two companion AI mental-health bills (S 2195/H 7350 and S 2197/H 7349). Passed the Senate 37-0 (June 10, 2026) and House 53-14 (June 11, 2026).
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare facilities
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Healthcare providers and facilities must notify patients of AI use to memorialize (document/transcribe) patient visits
- Providers must review AI-generated documentation for accuracy after each visit
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Rhode Island
Focus Areas
General regulation
Cite This
APA
Rhode Island. (2026). Use of Artificial Intelligence by Healthcare Providers Notification Act.
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Last updated July 13, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.