United States of America: Introduced House File 1184 includes rules for app stores
Description
Introduced House File 1184 includes rules for app stores
On 18 February 2021, the Minnesota House File 1184 is introduced to the Minnesota House of Representatives, aiming to prohibit App stores from requiring developers to use specific app stores or in-app payment systems. Furthermore, app stores are prohibited from disadvantaging developers which choose a different app store or payment method. Violations of these rules will be prosecuted through the attorney general under section 8.31 of the Minnesota Statutes 2020.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
software provider: app stores
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
software: app store: operate
Regulatory tool
Prohibition of end-user contract limitations
Prohibition of supplementary contractual obligations
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1