Louisiana App Store Accountability Law (HB 977, replacing Act 481 / HB 570)
Louisiana App Store Accountability Law (HB 977, replacing Act 481 / HB 570) in Louisiana: pending, effective July 1, 2027 (delayed from July 1, 2026). Applies to App store providers and developers. Age range: Under 18. Age verification procedures
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Category | App Store Accountability |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | July 1, 2027 (delayed from July 1, 2026) |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | App store providers and developers |
Key requirements
- Age verification procedures
- Parental consent for minor app downloads
- Notification requirements for app changes
- Developers may rely on app store-provided age signals
- 'Family account' exception lets paid primary-account age set defaults for subaccounts
Notes
HB 977, signed May 15, 2026, repealed and re-enacted the 2025 law with a one-year delay to July 1, 2027 amid First Amendment challenges to similar laws in Texas and Utah.
Frequently asked
What does Louisiana App Store Accountability Law (HB 977, replacing Act 481 / HB 570) require?
Age verification procedures Parental consent for minor app downloads Notification requirements for app changes Developers may rely on app store-provided age signals 'Family account' exception lets paid primary-account age set defaults for subaccounts
Who must comply with Louisiana App Store Accountability Law (HB 977, replacing Act 481 / HB 570) in Louisiana?
App store providers and developers
When does Louisiana App Store Accountability Law (HB 977, replacing Act 481 / HB 570) take effect and what is its status?
Effective July 1, 2027 (delayed from July 1, 2026). Current status: pending. HB 977, signed May 15, 2026, repealed and re-enacted the 2025 law with a one-year delay to July 1, 2027 amid First Amendment challenges to similar laws in Texas and Utah.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Kids Online Protection & Anti-Grooming Act Amendments (HB 427 / Act 552) | Louisiana | Consumer Privacy | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| Secure Online Child Interaction and Age Limitation Act (SB 162 / Act 456) | Louisiana | Social Media | blocked | N/A (struck down) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Age Verification for Harmful Content | Louisiana | Age Verification | active | July 1, 2024 |
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