AI disclosure laws in Rhode Island
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Rhode Island need to know. Last reviewed 2026-11-13. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Not for ordinary business chatbots. Rhode Island has no general rule for customer service or sales chatbots. It does have rules for companion chatbots and AI in mental health and therapy: Rhode Island AI Companion Models Act (S 2195 / H 7350). Federal law, including the FTC Act, bars deceptive use of AI everywhere.
Rhode Island AI Companion Models Act (S 2195 / H 7350)
Starts 2027-01-01Who it covers
Any person or business that operates or provides an AI companion to a user in Rhode Island.
What to disclose
A clear and conspicuous notification, spoken or in writing, that the user is not communicating with a human.
Penalties
Civil penalties up to $15,000 per day, with fines directed to suicide prevention programs.
Full details and sources for Rhode Island AI Companion Models Act (S 2195 / H 7350)
Federal rules that also apply in Rhode Island
- FTC Act Section 5: deceptive AI practices: Section 5 bans deceptive acts and practices in commerce.
- TCPA: AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded' calls: The FCC ruled that calls using AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded voice' calls under the TCPA.
Questions businesses ask
Does Rhode Island require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Not for ordinary business chatbots. Rhode Island has no general rule for customer service or sales chatbots. It does have rules for companion chatbots and AI in mental health and therapy: Rhode Island AI Companion Models Act (S 2195 / H 7350). Federal law, including the FTC Act, bars deceptive use of AI everywhere.
When does Rhode Island AI Companion Models Act (S 2195 / H 7350) take effect?
Rhode Island AI Companion Models Act (S 2195 / H 7350) (R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-63 (2026 S 2195 Sub A as amended; H 7350 Sub A as amended)) takes effect 2027-01-01. A clear and conspicuous notification, spoken or in writing, that the user is not communicating with a human.
What happens if a business in Rhode Island doesn't disclose AI?
Under Rhode Island AI Companion Models Act (S 2195 / H 7350): Civil penalties up to $15,000 per day, with fines directed to suicide prevention programs. Enforced by Rhode Island Attorney General, who may investigate, sue and seek injunctions..
How can a business in Rhode Island show visitors it uses AI?
Show a clear notice that visitors are talking to AI before or when a chat starts, repeat it on the schedule the law sets, and keep a record that it appeared. BotNotice does this with one line of code on most website builders.
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