Rhode Island AI rules for therapists

What Rhode Island requires of mental health clinicians who use AI note-takers, scribes or other AI tools, with sources.

Laws that apply in Rhode Island

Law	Status	Effective	What it covers
S 2195 / H 7350 (AI chatbot safety, self-harm protocols)	Enacted, not yet in effect	January 1, 2027	Chatbot operators must include protocols for addressing possible suicidal ideation or self-harm expressed by a user.

The baseline everywhere

Written consent from every adult participant before recording or transcribing a session.
A HIPAA business associate agreement for any AI tool that receives client information.
A clinician reviews every AI-assisted note.
AI never delivers therapy or makes clinical decisions.

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Not legal advice. General information checked against the linked sources. Have an attorney licensed in Rhode Island review documents before you rely on them.