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HB 161·AL·house

Consumer protection, app store providers and developers required to take certain actions related to age verification and parental consent, Attorney General authorized to bring action for violations as deceptive trade practice, parents authorized to bring civil action

EnactedFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Chris Sells (R)
Latest Action

Enacted

Feb 17, 2026

Summary

The law obligates app‑store providers and app developers to put in place age‑verification measures and to obtain parental permission before minors can use certain apps. It also gives the Alabama Attorney General the authority to sue for deceptive trade practices and allows parents to file civil actions. The measure does not override any existing state age‑verification requirements and takes effect in January.

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