HB 7632 — An Act Relating To Commercial Law -- General Regulatory Provisions -- Age-Appropriate Design Code
HB 7632 introduces an age-appropriate design code aimed at regulating commercial digital services to ensure they are designed with the safety and well-being of minors in mind. The bill is part of broader efforts to address risks associated with minors on social platforms and to promote safer digital environments for children. It was introduced in the 2026 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly and referred to the House Innovation, Internet, & Technology committee.
Linked Incidents
2Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
13- to 15-year-old Instagram users exposed to unwanted nudity and self-harm content via private messages in 2021 survey cited in 2025 lawsuit
10-year-old child sexually groomed via explicit exchange on Roblox leading to legal action
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12-year-old girl sexually groomed via TikTok leading to out-of-state assault in Binghamton, New York
9-year-old girl dies after attempting blackout challenge on YouTube
13-year-old Louisiana girl exposed to AI-generated nude deepfake images leading to expulsion and federal lawsuit against school district
12-year-old girl groomed and coerced into self-harm and producing child sexual abuse materials via social media in New Jersey
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