UtahUtahLawSB 142
App Store Accountability Act
Requires app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent before minors download apps or make purchases, and to share age category data with developers.
Industry group CCIA filed a First Amendment challenge in U.S. District Court for the District of UtahFeb 5 9 months ago
- Body
- Utah Legislature
- Session
- 2025
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2025
- In effect since
- May 7, 20251 year ago
- Votes
- Senate 24-1, House 64-3, Senate concurred 25-1
- Sponsors
- R (Republican)Republican
Timeline
Feb 5 9 months ago
May 7, 2025 1 year ago
Takes effect, with later operative dates for core duties and private enforcement
Mar 26, 2025 1 year ago
Mar 5, 2025 1 year ago
Mar 4, 2025 1 year ago
Feb 10, 2025 1 year ago
Jan 21, 2025 1 year ago
Sponsors
- R (Republican)Todd Weiler
- R (Republican)James A. Dunnigan
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Change log
- AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27
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