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WV HCR101
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Howell
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Suggests app developers include parental management features for monitoring content delivery and screen time limits for users under 18
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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