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Rhode Island

7TOTAL
5OFFICIAL SOURCES
33TOPIC AREAS
Law / Act1
Executive Order1
Other5
16 JUN 2024 · Other

Rhode Island SB 146

Prohibits the use of facial recognition, biometric recognition, and certain automated decision systems in video-lottery terminals and online betting applications. Restricts AI use for influencing gaming outcomes. Excludes standardized rewards programs from these prohibitions.

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16 JUN 2024 · Other

Rhode Island HB 6286

Authorizes the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office to regulate large-scale generative AI models, ensuring that they meet disclosure, informed consent, and data management standards.

Secondary evidenceFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+17Issuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
29 FEB 2024 · Executive Order

Rhode Island Executive Order 24-06

Establishes a Chief Data Officer within the Department of Administration to oversee a Data Center of Excellence. Requires the creation of an AI Center of Excellence to develop AI policies, ethics, and training. Forms an AI Task Force to assess AI risks and opportunities.

Primary legal sourceFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+2Official source · governor.ri.gov ↗
13 JUN 2023 · Other

Rhode Island House Resolution 6423

Requests the Department of Administration and RI Division of Information Technology to report on the use, validation, and evaluation of algorithmic decision-making, address biases in AI, and propose regulatory actions. Requires submission of findings to the House by September 29, 2023.

Official materialFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+2Official source · webserver.rilegislature.gov ↗
25 MAY 2023 · Law / Act

An act relating to state affairs and government -- commission to monitor the use of artificial intelligence in state government.

Establishes a permanent commission to monitor the use of artificial intelligence in Rhode Island state government and recommend changes to the state’s use of automated decision-making (ADM) systems. Requires the commission to submit an annual, public report detailing their findings.

Primary legal sourceFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+20Official source · webserver.rilegislature.gov ↗
29 JUN 2022 · Other

Rhode Island SB 2083 (2022)

Regulates AI-based eye assessment mechanisms, requiring patient-provider interaction and verification of recent in-person exams. Forbids AI-generated prescription use alone and imposes penalties for violations. Directs the Department of Health to establish implementing rules and regulations.

Official materialFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+2Official source · webserver.rilegislature.gov ↗
29 JUN 2022 · Other

Rhode Island HB 6654 (2022)

Regulates AI devices in eye assessments, requiring synchronous/asynchronous provider-patient interaction, medical history collection, and disclosure about assessment limits. Requires providers to verify patient details, maintain records, adhere to care standards, and not rely solely on assessment data. Authorizes penalties for violations.

Official materialFinancial Services ·Education ·Health & Life Sciences ·+2Official source · webserver.rilegislature.gov ↗