HB 1619 — Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act
HB 161 requires app store providers and developers to implement age verification and parental consent measures to protect minors. The bill authorizes the state Attorney General to pursue legal action for violations as deceptive trade practices and allows parents to bring civil actions. The legislation is currently in the proposed stage and referred to the House Committee on State Government.
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