App Store Accountability: children's privacy and online safety laws
6 app store accountability laws tracked for App Store Accountability: Alabama App Store Accountability Act (HB 161), California Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051), Louisiana App Store Accountability Law (HB 977, replacing Act 481 / HB 570),
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama App Store Accountability Act (HB 161) | Alabama | App Store Accountability | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| California Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) | California | App Store Accountability | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051) | Colorado | App Store Accountability | pending | July 1, 2028 (existing accounts by January 1, 2029) |
| Louisiana App Store Accountability Law (HB 977, replacing Act 481 / HB 570) | Louisiana | App Store Accountability | pending | July 1, 2027 (delayed from July 1, 2026) |
| Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420) | Texas | App Store Accountability | challenged | January 1, 2026 (in effect pending appeal) |
| Utah App Store Accountability Act (SB 142, amended by HB 498) | Utah | App Store Accountability | pending | May 6, 2027 (delayed from May 6, 2026) |
Frequently asked
Which children's privacy laws apply in App Store Accountability?
Alabama App Store Accountability Act (HB 161) (pending, effective January 1, 2027); California Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) (pending, effective January 1, 2027); Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051) (pending, effective July 1, 2028 (existing accounts by January 1, 2029)); Louisiana App Store Accountability Law (HB 977, replacing Act 481 / HB 570) (pending, effective July 1, 2027 (delayed from July 1, 2026)); Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420) (challenged, effective January 1, 2026 (in effect pending appeal)); Utah App Store Accountability Act (SB 142, amended by HB 498) (pending, effective May 6, 2027 (delayed from May 6, 2026))
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