AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACT

Summary

Beginning Jan 1 2027, any social media platform with at least five million worldwide users must confirm the age of Rhode Island residents before allowing them to hold an account. If a minor cannot provide a valid government‑issued ID, the platform must deny access until verification is completed. The Department of Business Regulation will issue the detailed rules for verification and data handling.

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