HB 3696 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the use of software applications by minors.

Summary
Requires application stores and developers to verify the age of users and categorize them accordingly. Requires application stores to obtain parental consent before allowing a minor to download, purchase or use software applications, or making purchases available within a software application. Requires developers to display accurate age ratings for software applications and provide tools for parents to limit usage time. Mandates that application stores offer parental controls and prevent certain content from being accessible to minors. Provides that a violation of the law is an unlawful trade practice. Allows the Attorney General to bring an action or impose civil penalties to enforce requirements. Allows parents to bring a civil action if the law is violated. Directs the Department of Justice to convene a temporary advisory committee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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3
Key actions
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Committee
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Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Werner Reschke
RRepublican
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