The bill, HB 570, aims to enhance regulations surrounding the use of applications by minors, particularly focusing on age verification processes. It introduces new definitions, including "connected device" and modifies the existing definition of "application." The bill mandates that covered application store providers must verify the age of users when they create accounts and obtain verifiable parental consent if the user is identified as a minor. Additionally, it specifies that developers are responsible for ensuring compliance with age verification laws and outlines the conditions under which they must enforce age-related restrictions.

Key amendments include the requirement for developers to verify user age through data sharing methods from covered application stores and to maintain responsibility for any data they rely on for compliance. The bill also clarifies that developers cannot solely depend on age categories obtained under this proposed law to meet legal requirements. Furthermore, it establishes penalties for violations, allowing the attorney general to impose civil fines and initiate actions against non-compliant entities. The proposed law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.