United States of America: Digital Age Verification Act (HB 313) was introduced to New Mexico House of Representatives

On 5 February 2025, the Digital Age Verification Act (HB 313) was introduced in the New Mexico House of Representatives to implement age verification requirements for devices sold and applications downloaded. The Act requires covered manufacturers including device makers, operating system developers, and application stores to implement technology to estimate user age, provide real-time age signals to websites and applications, and require parental consent for users under the age of 16 before downloading applications. Compliance requirements must be built into new devices and existing software updates by 1 January 2026 if the law is enacted. The New Mexico Department of Justice is authorised to enforce the law, and violations will be considered unfair and deceptive trade practices under the state's Unfair Practices Act.