Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7954: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DIGITAL PLATFORM TRANSPARENCY AND DEMOCRATIC INTEGRITY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7954 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 -- DIGITAL PLATFORM TRANSPARENCY AND DEMOCRATIC INTEGRITY ACT. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): 03/05/2026 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.
Regulates how certain large social media platforms utilize algorithms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology