Rhode Island Bill Prohibits Minors from Holding Social Media Accounts

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACT (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.)

Last action · April 8, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Tina Spears and 9 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island legislation creates the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation Act, prohibiting any resident who is a minor from holding an account on a social media platform.

Why it matters

Changes eligibility rules for digital platforms, affecting minors residing in Rhode Island and social media operators providing services in the state.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Rhode Island minor residents

Minors would lose eligibility to hold accounts on social media platforms.

Directly affected

Social media platforms

Platforms would be prohibited from allowing Rhode Island residents who are minors to hold accounts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is affected by this bill?

Rhode Island residents who are minors would not be permitted to hold accounts on social media platforms.

What is the name of the proposed act?

The Rhode Island Social Media Regulation Act.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Apr 8, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 3, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
Feb 27, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology

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