AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDREN’S ONLINE SAFETY ACT
Summary
Provides protections to children using online platforms by requiring platforms to turn off open chats by default for young users, and requires parent to approve children's financial transactions on gaming and social media sites.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Apr 8, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 8, 2026
Committee
04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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