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United States of America: App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) including age verification requirement enters into force

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App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) including age verification requirement enters into force

On 1 January 2026, the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) enters into force. The Act requires app stores to implement age verification procedures. Under the Bill, accounts belonging to minors must be linked to a parent or guardian before any app-related transactions are allowed. It also introduces structured age categories and aims to strengthen privacy and security protections for younger users of mobile applications.

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Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-03-13
under deliberation

On 13 March 2025, the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) was introduced in the Texas Senate. Th…

2025-04-16
under deliberation

On 16 April 2025, the Texas Senate passed the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420). The Bill requ…

2025-05-09
adopted

On 9 May 2025, the Texas House of Representatives passed the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420)…

2025-05-14
adopted

On 14 May 2025, the Texas Senate adopted the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420), which requires…

2025-05-27
adopted

On 27 May 2025, the Texas Governor signed the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420), which require…

2026-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2026, the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) enters into force. The Act requires a…