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

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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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
Last action: Apr 8, 2026 — 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Jason Knight D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled