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United States of America: Law on Age Verification Signals in Software Applications and Online Services (AB 1043) enters into force

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Law on Age Verification Signals in Software Applications and Online Services (AB 1043) enters into force

On 1 January 2027, the Law on Age Verification Signals in Software Applications and Online Services (AB 1043) enters into force, codified under Title 1.81.9 (commencing with Section 1798.500) of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code and cited as th…

Scope

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

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2025-02-20
under deliberation

On 20 February 2025, the Bill amending the Civil Code to include age verification requirements for …

2025-09-13
adopted

On 13 September 2025, the California State Legislature adopted the Bill amending the Civil Code to …

2025-10-13
adopted

On 13 October 2025, the Governor of California signed into law the Bill amending the Civil Code to …

2027-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2027, the Law on Age Verification Signals in Software Applications and Online Services…

2027-07-01
in force

On 1 July 2027, in accordance with Section 1798.502 of Title 1.81.9 (Digital Age Assurance Act) of …