Rhode Island Companion Chatbot Safety Law (S 2195 / H 7350)
Rhode Island Companion Chatbot Safety Law (S 2195 / H 7350) in Rhode Island: pending, effective January 1, 2027. Applies to Operators of companion chatbots with Rhode Island users. Age range: Under 18. Self-harm and suicidal ideation response protocols with crisis service referrals
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Category | AI Chatbot Safety |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | January 1, 2027 |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Operators of companion chatbots with Rhode Island users |
Key requirements
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation response protocols with crisis service referrals
- AI disclosure requirements
- Content and engagement safeguards for minors
Notes
Signed June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked
What does Rhode Island Companion Chatbot Safety Law (S 2195 / H 7350) require?
Self-harm and suicidal ideation response protocols with crisis service referrals AI disclosure requirements Content and engagement safeguards for minors
Who must comply with Rhode Island Companion Chatbot Safety Law (S 2195 / H 7350) in Rhode Island?
Operators of companion chatbots with Rhode Island users
When does Rhode Island Companion Chatbot Safety Law (S 2195 / H 7350) take effect and what is its status?
Effective January 1, 2027. Current status: pending. Signed June 22, 2026.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act | Rhode Island | Consumer Privacy | active | January 1, 2026 |
| California Companion AI Chatbot Safety Act (SB 243) | California | AI Chatbot Safety | active | January 1, 2026 |
| California Adam's Law — Companion Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 1119) | California | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | TBD (awaiting Governor) |
| Colorado AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263) | Colorado | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act — Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 5 / P.A. 26-15) | Connecticut | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | January 1, 2027 (minor provisions); October 1, 2026 (general) |
| Georgia AI Chatbot Disclosure and Child Safety Act (SB 540) | Georgia | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | July 1, 2027 |
| Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act (SB 3001 / Act 248) | Hawaii | AI Chatbot Safety | active | July 14, 2026 |
| Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (SB 1297) | Idaho | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | July 1, 2027 |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: Rhode Island DTPPA policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: State Privacy Law Checklist (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)