The Rhode Island Healthcare AI Notification Law (H 7538) requires all healthcare providers and facilities that use artificial intelligence to document in-person or telehealth visits to notify patients that AI is being used for that purpose. Typical examples are AI scribes and ambient documentation tools. Signed June 22, 2026, the act took effect upon passage.
Who the Rhode Island Healthcare AI Notification Law Covers
The law adds a new chapter to the state’s health and safety title and covers physicians, nurses, dentists, physician assistants, and any other professional licensed by the health department. Coverage is tied to the documentation use itself, so any licensed provider running AI note-taking tools during visits falls under the notice duty.
What Providers and Vendors Should Do
Health systems and AI documentation vendors selling into Rhode Island should build patient notification into the visit workflow. A notice step at check-in or at the start of a telehealth session keeps the practice compliant without disrupting care.
Source: Rhode Island General Assembly: H 7538
Report a violation: If you believe a business is violating this law, you can file a complaint with the Rhode Island Attorney General Consumer Protection Unit.
