SB 929 — An Act Relating To Commercial Law -- General Regulatory Provisions -- Rhode Island Social Media Regulation Act
SB 929 introduces regulatory provisions for social media platforms in Rhode Island, focusing on protecting minors from harmful content and mitigating the risks of addictive design features. The bill seeks to impose requirements on platforms to implement safeguards for child safety and limit algorithmic feeds that may negatively impact mental health. As of April 8, 2025, the bill was recommended by a committee to be held for further study.
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