HB 7953

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 8, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7953
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-08
Summary

Creates the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation act, which would not permit a Rhode Island resident who is a minor to be an account holder on a social media's platform.

Sponsor
Spears
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-08 Status in_committee
2026-04-08 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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