AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACT
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.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Mar 27, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
03/21/2025 Committee transferred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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