Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7953: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACT

In committee Last action April 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7953 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Casimiro, Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Michelle McGaw (Democratic); Earl Read (Democratic); Joseph McNamara (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); and 6 more.