United States of America: Implemented Act 440 on consent of a minor's legal representative for interactive computer service contracts (HB 61)
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Implemented Act 440 on consent of a minor's legal representative for interactive computer service contracts (HB 61)
On 1 August 2024, Act No 440 regulating consent in contracts between minors and interactive computer services enters into force. The Act prohibits interactive computer services from entering into a contract, including the creation of an online account, with a minor without obtaining the consent of their legal representative.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2023-03-03
under deliberation
2023-04-27
under deliberation
2023-06-06
adopted
2023-06-28
adopted