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WV HCR101

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study parental consent requirements for device manufacturers and app stores when children under 18 download software applications

  • Proposes device manufacturers determine the age of primary users upon activation and that app stores obtain parental consent before allowing known child users to download applications

  • Recommends age-related signals be provided to developers in four categories: under 13, 13-15, 16-17, and 18 or older to help deliver age-appropriate content

  • Suggests app developers include parental management features for monitoring content delivery and screen time limits for users under 18

  • Directs enforcement authority to the Attorney General through civil action with no private right of action, using HB 2609 from the 2025 session as a framework for any resulting legislation

Legislative Description

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a comprehensive study parental consent measures on software applications downloaded by children under 18

Last Action

To House Rules

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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