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Requires DOA provide inventory of all state agencies using artificial intelligence (AI); establishes a 13 member permanent commission to monitor the use of AI in state government and makes recommendations for state government policy and other decisions.

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Rhode Island H 7119 (2026) has not been enacted. It was referred to the House Innovation, Internet, & Technology committee, which on 2026-04-08 recommended it be held for further study. If enacted, it would create the "Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act" (new chapter 42-169). Under § 42-169-3, the department of administration would inventory all AI systems used by state agencies (including the judiciary) by December 31, 2027, and annually after that. Each inventory entry would give the system's name and vendor, its capabilities and uses, whether it was used to make, inform or support decisions, and whether it had a prior impact assessment. The inventories would be posted on the state open data portal. The department would also assess these systems on an ongoing basis starting February 1, 2028. Under § 42-169-4, by February 1, 2028 the department would set policies and procedures for procuring, implementing and assessing AI. These would be meant to prevent unlawful discrimination or disparate impact on protected characteristics. Starting that date, no state agency could implement an AI system without a prior impact assessment, or if the agency head determines it would cause unlawful discrimination or disparate impact. Section 42-169-5 would create a permanent AI commission within the department of administration. It would study state AI uses, policies, training, testing, transparency and auditability, due process rights, disparate outcomes, data protection, intellectual property and other risks. Section 42-169-6 would set the commission at 13 members, chaired by the director of administration, including four academic experts appointed by the governor. It would meet at least six times a year. Section 42-169-7 would require an annual report by December 31 to the governor, the speaker of the house and the senate president. The report would cover findings, recommendations, and the extent of algorithmic decision-making. The act would take effect upon passage (Section 2).

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