SB 2968

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 7, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2968

Session 2026

Status in_committee

Senate in_committee 2026-04-07

Business / Commerce Social Media / Online Safety

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 unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian.

Sponsor

DiPalma

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-03-04	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-04-07	Status	in_committee
2026-04-07	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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