The bill, HB 570, focuses on regulating the use of applications by minors and establishes new requirements for developers and covered application store providers. It introduces definitions for terms such as "application," "connected device," and various age categories, while mandating that covered application store providers verify the age of users when they create accounts. If a user is identified as a minor, the provider must ensure that the account is linked to a parent account and obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing the minor to download or purchase applications. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of developers in enforcing age-related restrictions and compliance with applicable laws.

Key amendments to the bill include the requirement for developers to verify user age through data sharing methods from covered application stores and the clarification that both developers and application store providers are independently responsible for the data they rely on for age verification. Additionally, the bill removes certain protections for developers against liability for violations if they relied on age verification data from application store providers. The bill establishes penalties for violations, allowing the attorney general to impose civil fines and enforce compliance, with the effective date set for July 1, 2026.