SB 1542 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO AGE VERIFICATION FOR APP DEVELOPERS AND APP STORES ACT.

Summary
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires app store providers to determine the age category for each of their users in the State and verify their age; provide a mechanism for parents to block minors from downloading unsuitable apps; and obtain parental consent before allowing a minor to use their app store or download and purchase apps. Requires certain app store providers to provide parents with a mechanism to set filters and usage limits for minors. Requires certain app store providers to display age ratings and content description for each app available in their app store. Establishes age verification and parental consent requirements for certain app developers. Establishes violations as unfair or deceptive act or practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to CPN/LBT, JDC.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
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