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MN HF1184

MN HF1184
App stores prohibited from requiring developers to use specific app store or in-app payment system, and penalties provided.


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Introduced
02/18/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting app stores from requiring developers to use a specific app store or in-app payment system; providing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 8.31, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325D.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits app stores with over $10 million in annual gross receipts in Minnesota from requiring developers to use the app store's exclusive distribution channel or in-app payment system. It also prohibits app stores from retaliating against developers who choose to use alternative app stores or payment systems. The bill amends state law to allow the Attorney General to investigate and enforce these new prohibitions on anti-competitive practices by large app stores.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Commerce Finance and Policy (15:00 3/16/2022 ) (on 03/16/2022)

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