HB 1237 — Require Age Verification Before An Individual May Access An Application From An Online Application Store, Publicly Available Website, Electronic Service, Or Other Online Platform
HB 1237 requires age verification before an individual may access an application from an online application store, publicly available website, electronic service, or other online platform. The bill aims to protect minors by ensuring that users are of a certain age before accessing online content. It is part of broader efforts to regulate online platforms and safeguard minors from inappropriate content or interactions.
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