Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5291: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5291 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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 unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 03/21/2025 Committee transferred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations