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S0117 — RI, US
S0117 is an AI governance legislation from RI, currently introduced. Rhode Island S0117 introduces requirements for state offices regarding survey, validation, and transparency for automated decision systems [1], [2], [3]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-02-02.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- RI General Assembly
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Conduct a complete and specific survey of all uses of automated decision systems by the State. | — | — |
| agency | Validate and test the automated decision systems. | — | — |
| agency | Make the automated decision systems transparent regarding their manner and extent of use. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Initiate a comprehensive inventory of all automated decision systems currently in use across the agency.
- data_scientist Develop and implement validation and testing protocols for all automated decision systems.
- general_counsel Establish policies and procedures for transparently communicating the manner and extent of automated decision system use.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Rhode Island Bill Mandates Survey, Validation, Transparency for State AI Use
Rhode Island S0117 introduces requirements for state offices regarding survey, validation, and transparency for automated decision systems [1], [2], [3].
This signals a growing trend of state-level legislative focus on public-sector AI governance, emphasizing transparency and accountability.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S0117?
- Rhode Island Senate Bill S0117 outlines requirements for the state's use of automated decision systems, including a comprehensive survey of all uses [1], validation and testing protocols [2], and mechanisms for transparency regarding these systems [3]. This legislative text indicates a proactive approach to managing algorithmic accountability within state government operations. Primary source →
- Why does S0117 matter?
- This signals a growing trend of state-level legislative focus on public-sector AI governance, emphasizing transparency and accountability. Primary source →
- Who does S0117 affect?
- This bill primarily impacts Rhode Island state offices and agencies that develop, procure, or deploy automated decision systems. Organizations that provide AI systems or services to the Rhode Island state government may face new contractual obligations related to system validation, testing, and disclosure requirements. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S0117?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law Primary source →
- What is the current status of S0117?
- As of the last published update, S0117 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S0117?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at file://webserver/wwwroot/Billtext/BillText23/SenateText23/S0117.htm. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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