Bill
Bill > SF1327
MN SF1327
MN SF1327App stores use of a specific app store or in-app payment system requirement prohibition
summary
Introduced
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
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 sales to Minnesota residents from requiring developers to exclusively use the app store's distribution platform 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 empowers the Attorney General to enforce these provisions under existing consumer protection laws. The bill excludes "special-purpose app stores" that serve single or specialized categories of applications, such as gaming consoles or music players.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Author added Westrom (on 02/10/2022)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1327&ssn=0&y=2021 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1327&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0&format=pdf |
Loading...