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Big app stores would have to verify kids' ages and get parental consent

Officially: App Store Accountability Act

Large app stores would have to sort users by age and link minors to a verified parent account. Parents would have to approve app downloads, purchases, and major app changes. The FTC and state attorneys general could enforce the rules.

Where it stands

Sitting in Commerce

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Only very large app stores would have to follow this law. It covers stores with more than 5 million users in the United States.
App stores would have to ask for a user's age when the person opens an account. They would also have to verify that age group with a commercially available method built for accuracy.
A minor's account would have to be tied to a verified parent account. The parent would need to give verifiable consent before the minor could download apps, buy apps, or make in-app purchases.

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (5/1/2025)

MAY 1

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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