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SD HB1237
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Keri Weems
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AI Summary
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Application store operators (manufacturers) must verify user ages and obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to download apps, using commercially reasonable and technologically feasible methods
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Manufacturers must provide real-time digital signals to apps and websites indicating whether a user is under 13, 13-15, 16-17, or 18+, and notify developers whether parental consent was obtained
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App developers must provide parental oversight tools allowing parents to set daily time limits, restrict access times, view usage metrics, review linked/blocked accounts, and receive notifications of terms of service reports
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Violations carry civil penalties up to $5,000 per incident per affected child, enforceable only by the attorney general or county state's attorney—no private right of action is created
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Manufacturers and developers have a 90-day cure period after receiving written notice of violations before facing penalties
Legislative Description
Require age verification before an individual may access an application from an online application store, publicly available website, electronic service, or other online platform.
Minors
Last Action
State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0.
2/19/2026