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

Summary

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, large social‑media companies must confirm a Rhode Island minor’s age and obtain a parent or guardian’s consent before allowing the minor to hold an account. The Department of Business Regulation will set rules for how companies verify age and what identification is acceptable. Accounts that fail verification will be blocked until compliance.

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