H8345 Substitute A – Digital Technology and Mental Health Study Commission

RIHouse ResolutionState

Date Passed

6/2/2026

Effective Date

6/2/2026

Summary

Creates a 14-member commission to study digital technology, including AI mental-health treatment and companion-related suicidal ideation and harm. Findings are due April 23, 2027; the commission expires May 28, 2027.

Healthcare Implications

Includes a child behavioral-health expert and an express healthcare-AI remit. Creates legislative study and recommendations, with no clinical duties or treatment authorization.

Operational Implications

  • The commission must examine AI mental-health treatment and possible regulation, and companion-related suicidal ideation or harm, then report to House Education by April 23, 2027.

Impact Level

Low

Keywords

Transparency & Governance; Safety & Risk

Stakeholders

Patients & Public; Regulators & Government