Bill > HB0498

This bill amends the Utah App Store Accountability Act by updating definitions and requirements for app store providers and developers, with most provisions taking effect on May 6, 2027. Key changes include defining "account holder" as an individual associated with a mobile device, clarifying "minor" to exclude emancipated or married individuals, and introducing "in-app purchase" to cover charges within an app. App store providers will be required to request and verify age category information for all account holders, and for minors, they must obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing downloads or purchases, and re-obtain consent after significant app changes. Developers must verify age category data and parental consent status from app stores, notify them of significant app changes, and can only use age category data to enforce age restrictions, ensure legal compliance, or implement safety features. The bill also clarifies that developers can request app stores to prevent minor accounts from downloading their apps and establishes a safe harbor for developers who rely in good faith on age data from app stores. Enforcement of these provisions allows minors or their parents to bring civil actions for harm, with potential damages and legal fees awarded.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

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