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H7632

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.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Innovation, Internet, & Technology Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

House Innovation, Internet, & Technology Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology