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H7521 — RI, US
H7521 is an AI governance legislation from RI, currently introduced. Rhode Island House Bill H7521 proposes a new requirement for deployers to perform and document impact assessments for automated decision tools [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-02-07.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- RI General Assembly
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — pending legislative process
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Full obligation matrix
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the status of RI H7521 for potential enactment.
- chief_ai_officer Prepare to conduct and document impact assessments for automated decision tools if H7521 is enacted.
- risk_manager Assess existing automated decision tools for potential impact assessment requirements.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- other
Vendors providing automated decision tools to deployers in Rhode Island may need to furnish documentation and support to assist clients in fulfilling impact assessment obligations if this bill passes.
Sample vendor questions
- Do your automated decision tools provide capabilities for us to conduct required impact assessments?
- What data and documentation can you provide to support our impact assessment processes?
- How do your tools help us identify and mitigate potential risks and biases as part of an impact assessment?
- What internal assessments do you conduct on your automated decision tools that align with impact assessment principles?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Rhode Island H7521 Mandates Impact Assessments for Automated Decision Tools
Rhode Island House Bill H7521 proposes a new requirement for deployers to perform and document impact assessments for automated decision tools [1].
This development expands the scope of mandated AI governance obligations, focusing on impact assessment documentation for deployers of automated decision tools.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — pending legislative process
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is H7521?
- Rhode Island House Bill H7521 introduces a legislative requirement for deployers of automated decision tools to conduct impact assessments [1]. This obligation mandates that any organization utilizing such tools must both complete and document an assessment of their deployed systems [2]. The proposed bill seeks to establish a framework for oversight regarding the use of such technologies within the state. Primary source →
- Why does H7521 matter?
- This development expands the scope of mandated AI governance obligations, focusing on impact assessment documentation for deployers of automated decision tools. Primary source →
- Who does H7521 affect?
- Organizations deploying or utilizing automated decision tools within Rhode Island are within scope. This includes entities across various sectors that leverage AI for decision-making processes, such as HR, finance, healthcare, and customer service. The obligation targets the deployer profile, irrespective of the specific industry vertical, for any tool falling under the "automated decision tool" definition. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for H7521?
- No fixed deadline — pending legislative process Primary source →
- What is the current status of H7521?
- As of the last published update, H7521 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for H7521?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at file://webserver/wwwroot/Billtext/BillText24/HouseText24/H7521.htm. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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