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Rhode Island enacts three new AI laws, including a therapy chatbot ban - Transparency Coalition

Detected August 18, 2026 · in Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC)

Rhode Island has enacted three new AI laws, including a ban on therapy chatbots, which will affect AI-based health products and services in the state.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) space on August 18, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Health systems, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health compliance teams operating in Rhode Island or offering AI-based health services to Rhode Island residents. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; check the official legislation for effective dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Three new AI laws were enacted, including a ban on therapy chatbots. The exact scope and requirements of the other two laws are not specified in the excerpt.

Who it affects

Health systems, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health compliance teams operating in Rhode Island or offering AI-based health services to Rhode Island residents.

What you must do

Review the full text of the three laws to determine which AI products or services are affected, especially any therapy chatbot offerings, and assess compliance obligations.

Deadline

Not specified in the excerpt; check the official legislation for effective dates.

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