STATE BILLRI S 2499ENGROSSED

Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.

State of Rhode Island

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Jun 4, 2026
161 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
RI S 2499 · EngrossedJun 4

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Bill details

Last action
Referred to House Labor · Jun 5, 2026
Pending committee
Labor

Sponsors

VGVictoria GuSenator · Democrat · SD-038Primary sponsor
LDLouis DipalmaSenator · Democrat · SD-012
SZSamuel ZurierSenator · Democrat · SD-003
LULori UrsoSenator · Democrat · SD-008
FCFrank CicconeSenator · Democrat · SD-007
JBJohn BurkeSenator · Democrat · SD-009
MMMark McKenneySenator · Democrat · SD-030
SBSamuel BellSenator · Democrat · SD-005
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PAPeter AppollonioSenator · Democrat · SD-029

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 5, 2026Referred to House LaborHouse
Jun 4, 2026Senate passed Sub ASenate
Jun 2, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)Senate
Jun 2, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub ASenate
Jun 1, 2026Proposed SubstituteSenate
May 29, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)Senate
Apr 8, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studySenate
Apr 3, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)Senate
Show 1 earlier action
Feb 6, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and GamingSenate

Recorded votes

PassageJun 4, 2026 · Senate · 32 yea · 5 nayPassed
Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further studyApr 8, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Passage of Sub AJun 2, 2026 · Senate · 6 yea · 2 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Labor And Labor Relations
  • LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

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