Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 153: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN -- VLOGS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 153 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN -- VLOGS. Primary sponsor: Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): 02/11/2025 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.
Establishes a statutory framework designed to protect minors who are engaging in the business of vloging on social media and the Internet.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary