App Store Accountability Act (federal) — S.1586 / H.R. 3149
App Store Accountability Act (federal) — S.1586 / H.R. 3149 in United States: pending, effective TBD (pending). Applies to App store providers and app developers. Age range: Under 18. App stores must verify user age at account creation and assign age category
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Category | Federal |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | TBD (pending) |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | App store providers and app developers |
Key requirements
- App stores must verify user age at account creation and assign age category
- Parental consent required before minors download apps or make in-app purchases
- App stores must share age signals with developers
- Federal floor modeled on Utah/Texas state laws
Notes
Advanced by House Energy & Commerce Committee 26-23 on March 5, 2026. No floor vote as of September 2026. State versions in Texas, Utah, Louisiana, and Alabama are tracked in the App Store tab.
Frequently asked
What does App Store Accountability Act (federal) — S.1586 / H.R. 3149 require?
App stores must verify user age at account creation and assign age category Parental consent required before minors download apps or make in-app purchases App stores must share age signals with developers Federal floor modeled on Utah/Texas state laws
Who must comply with App Store Accountability Act (federal) — S.1586 / H.R. 3149 in United States?
App store providers and app developers
When does App Store Accountability Act (federal) — S.1586 / H.R. 3149 take effect and what is its status?
Effective TBD (pending). Current status: pending. Advanced by House Energy & Commerce Committee 26-23 on March 5, 2026. No floor vote as of September 2026. State versions in Texas, Utah, Louisiana, and Alabama are tracked in the App Store tab.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAKE IT DOWN Act | United States | Federal | active | May 19, 2025 (criminal); May 19, 2026 (platform removal duty) |
| FTC COPPA Rule Amendments (2025) | United States | Federal | active | April 22, 2026 |
| Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) — S.1748 | United States | Federal | pending | TBD (pending) |
| Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act — H.R. 7757 | United States | Federal | pending | TBD (passed House June 29, 2026) |
| Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) | United States | Federal | pending | TBD (passed Senate March 5, 2026) |
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