RIHB 4139
Conversational AI Transparency Act
Requires AI chatbots to identify themselves as non-human and restricts interactions with minors without parental consent.
Status Timeline
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Introduced2
In Committee3
Passed Chamber4
EnactedLast ActionChaptered
Last Action Date2026-04-01
Sponsors
- KOKevin O'Brien
- MRMiguel Roberts
- KLKaren Lee
Key Information
- State
- Rhode Island
- Introduced
- 2026-10-22
- Status
- Enacted
📋 What This Means For You
This law is already in effect. If you operate in Rhode Island and use AI systems related to chatbot safety, you may need to comply with its requirements.
Key takeaway: Requires AI chatbots to identify themselves as non-human and restricts interactions with minors without parental consent.
Topics
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