· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDREN’S ONLINE SAFETY ACT

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.

Sponsor

Earl Read (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-12

Policy area

Commerce

Latest action

02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology