Bill > HB161

This bill requires app store providers and app developers to implement measures for age verification and parental consent for users in Alabama, particularly for minors (individuals under 18 years old). App store providers must request and verify age category information when an account is created or for existing accounts by October 1, 2027, and for accounts determined to be minors, they must affiliate them with a parent account and obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing downloads or in-app purchases, with a mechanism for parents to withdraw consent. Both app store providers and developers must handle age category data responsibly, with developers limited in how they use this data and app store providers protecting sensitive age verification information. The bill also mandates notifications to users and parents about significant changes to apps, requires app store providers to share age category data and parental consent status with developers, and outlines penalties for violations, including actions by the Attorney General as a deceptive trade practice with potential civil penalties. Developers are provided with some protections from liability if they rely in good faith on information from app store providers, and the bill clarifies that it does not prevent other reasonable measures for safety or compliance with existing laws.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

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