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HB 498·UT·house

Utah App Store Accountability Act Amendments

Signed into LawFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Jim Dunnigan (R)
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Governor Signed

Mar 18, 2026

Summary

The bill amends Utah's App Store Accountability Act to require app stores to verify a user's age, obtain verifiable parental consent before minors can use certain apps or in‑app purchases, and disclose content and data practices. It also sets limits on what apps can be pre‑installed on a device, excluding non‑essential software. The changes impact app store operators, app developers, parents and minor users of mobile devices in Utah.

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