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Enhanced Parental Control and Ban on Personalized Ads for Minors.

This law mandates app distributors and developers to implement age verification to protect minors online. Parents will gain the ability to block their children from accessing apps designated for adults. A major consequence is the prohibition of personalized advertising directed at users under 18.
Key points
App stores must provide parents with the ability to block minors from acquiring or using adult-designated applications.
App developers are prohibited from delivering personalized advertising to users under the age of 18.
Applications must make reasonable efforts to determine if a user is an adult or a minor.
Age data collected for compliance cannot be shared with third parties (except for safety purposes) or used for other unrelated purposes.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6333
Sponsor: Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Parents Over Platforms Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6333.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • App stores must provide parents with the ability to block minors from acquiring or using adult-designated applications.
  • App developers are prohibited from delivering personalized advertising to users under the age of 18.
  • Applications must make reasonable efforts to determine if a user is an adult or a minor.
  • Age data collected for compliance cannot be shared with third parties (except for safety purposes) or used for other unrelated purposes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Informatization Family Security