A bill for an act relating to app store provider and app developer requirements concerning minor users, and providing civil penalties, and including applicability provisions.

This bill requires app stores and developers to implement specific protections for minors (under 18) using mobile apps. App stores must verify a user’s age category (child, younger teen, older teen, or adult) during account creation, and for minors, they must link the account to a parent account and obtain verifiable parental consent before any app download, purchase, or in-app transaction. The law also mandates that app stores notify parents of significant app changes (like new in-app purchases or privacy updates) and secure parental consent renewal. These requirements apply to all app stores operating in Iowa, directly affecting app providers, developers, and minor users.