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HB 1237·SD·house

require age verification before an individual may access an application from an online application store, publicly available website, electronic service, or other online platform.

FailedFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Weems
Latest Action

Tabled

Feb 19, 2026

Summary

The bill would force app stores, websites and other online services to determine a user’s age and, for anyone under 16, obtain a parent or guardian’s permission before allowing the download. It also obligates app developers to provide parental‑control tools and sets civil penalties for violations. The measure failed and was tabled.

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