S.2406

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·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2406 mandates that entities offering online services to children must prioritize children's best interests in design and development.

Rhode Island S2406 introduces the Age-Appropriate Design Code, requiring covered entities to consider children's best interests when designing online services, products, or features accessible to children. These entities must complete data protection impact assessments, configure privacy settings to high levels, and avoid profiling children by default. The attorney general can enforce these provisions, imposing civil penalties for violations. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary