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The Verify Kids Bill
Virginia bill forces app stores to verify kids' ages
App Store Accountability Act; civil penalties, civil action.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, app stores must check a user's age, get parent consent for minors, and share that info with app makers, letting parents protect kids.
Our take
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Parents will have a clear way to keep kids safe online, and minors can sue if an app hurts them. But app stores and developers will have to spend money to verify ages, which could raise prices or limit apps.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- App store providers must verify the age category of every account holder.
- Parents must give verifiable consent before a minor can download or buy an app.
- Developers must assign age ratings and provide consent disclosures for each app.
- The Attorney General and harmed minors or parents can sue for violations.
- Civil penalties apply to providers that break the rules.
- The law takes effect on July 1, 2027.
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