The App Store Accountability Act introduces comprehensive regulations aimed at enhancing the protection of minors using mobile applications. Key provisions include the requirement for app store providers to verify the ages of account holders, necessitating parental consent for accounts associated with minors. The bill also mandates notification of significant changes to apps, such as updates to terms of service or privacy policies, and requires app store providers to share age category data and parental consent information with developers upon request. Additionally, it prohibits the enforcement of contracts against minors without verifiable parental consent and prevents misrepresentation of parental consent disclosures.

The bill empowers minors or their parents to pursue civil actions against app store providers or developers for violations, with courts authorized to award damages and attorney fees. It classifies violations as unfair and deceptive trade practices, allowing the Department of Legal Affairs to enforce compliance. The act also includes provisions that protect developers from liability if they act in good faith based on notifications from app stores regarding parental consent. Exceptions are outlined for applications providing access to emergency services, and the act ensures that access to previously downloaded applications cannot be arbitrarily blocked. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027, and includes a severability clause to uphold the validity of other provisions if any part is invalidated.