Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5830: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5830 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (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.
Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“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)
- 03/07/2025 Committee transferred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations