Rhode Island H7632 mandates that entities developing online services for children consider children's best interests in design.

Rhode Island H7632 introduces the Age-Appropriate Design Code, requiring entities that develop online services accessible to children to prioritize children's best interests. Entities must conduct data protection impact assessments, ensuring their services do not harm children financially, invade privacy, or discriminate. The attorney general can enforce the code, imposing penalties for violations. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island H7632 mandates that entities developing online services for children consider children's best interests in design.

Rhode Island H7632 introduces the Age-Appropriate Design Code, requiring entities that develop online services accessible to children to prioritize children's best interests. Entities must conduct data protection impact assessments, ensuring their services do not harm children financially, invade privacy, or discriminate. The attorney general can enforce the code, imposing penalties for violations. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.