Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7746
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDREN’S ONLINE SAFETY ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Knight (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Read (Democratic)
- Roberts (Republican)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· 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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 8, 2026 · Legislature
04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026) - Feb 12, 2026 · House
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology