OR HB3696

Application stores must verify user ages using commercially reasonable methods and categorize users into five age groups: Children (under 13), Teenagers (13-16), Older Teenagers (17), Young Adults (18-20), and Adults (21+)

Parental consent is required before minors can use application stores, download or purchase apps, use apps, or make in-app purchases, with parents receiving clear disclosure of age ratings and content descriptors before consenting

Developers must display accurate age ratings, provide parents with time restriction tools including usage metrics and daily limits, and use application store APIs to verify user age categories when available

Violations constitute unlawful trade practices under ORS 646.608, with civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation (each day counts as separate violation), plus disgorgement of profits and investigation costs

Parents may bring private civil actions to recover economic and noneconomic damages, $500 per day in statutory damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief; the Department of Justice must convene an advisory committee on age ratings (expires January 2, 2028)