State Policy
Rhode Island and Hawaii Enact Healthcare AI Laws; Arizona Governor Vetoes Chatbot Bill
Rhode Island and Hawaii enacted healthcare AI legislation in June and July 2026, while Arizona's governor vetoed a similar chatbot disclosure bill. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed two AI-related healthcare bills into law. The measures reflect divergent state approaches to regulating artificial intelligence in healthcare settings. These laws may affect how Medicaid managed care organizations deploy AI tools for utilization management, care coordination, or member services in these states.
Why it mattersMedicaid MCOs operating in Rhode Island and Hawaii must assess new AI compliance requirements for clinical decision support, chatbot disclosures, and algorithmic tools used in care management or member engagement.