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New App Store Rules: Enhanced Child Protection and Parental Controls

This act introduces new obligations for large app stores and app developers to better protect children. Parents will gain more tools to control what apps their children download, what in-app purchases they make, and how much screen time they have. The goal is to ensure children do not access inappropriate content or make unauthorized purchases.
Key points
App stores must verify user ages and obtain parental consent for app downloads and in-app purchases by minors.
Parents will receive tools to block inappropriate apps, set device usage time limits, and monitor their children's activity.
App developers will need to clearly state the age appropriateness of their apps and cooperate with stores on age verification and parental consent.
Significant financial penalties are imposed for violations by app stores and developers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10364
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Process start date: 2024-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

App Store Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10364.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • App stores must verify user ages and obtain parental consent for app downloads and in-app purchases by minors.
  • Parents will receive tools to block inappropriate apps, set device usage time limits, and monitor their children's activity.
  • App developers will need to clearly state the age appropriateness of their apps and cooperate with stores on age verification and parental consent.
  • Significant financial penalties are imposed for violations by app stores and developers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. James, John [R-MI-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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