Requires app stores to get parent permission for kids' app downloads and purchases.
This bill would make major app stores verify user ages and get parent permission before kids under 18 can download apps or make purchases. It aims to give parents clearer information and more control over their children's app use and data. These new rules would take effect one year after the bill becomes law.
Today, app stores have different ways of handling age verification and parental consent, which can lead to confusion for parents. If this bill passes, major app stores (those with over 5 million users in the U.S.) would have to consistently verify user ages and get verifiable parental consent for anyone under 18 before they can download apps or make in-app purchases. This would also mean app developers get real-time age and consent data and face new restrictions on how they handle minors' data.
HR 3149 · 119th Congress · May 1, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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