House Bill No. HLS 25RS-585 aims to enhance protections for minors using applications by amending existing laws and introducing new provisions under Chapter 20-A of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The bill redefines the chapter's focus from "Protection of Children's Internet Data" to "Online Protections for Minors," establishing requirements for application store providers to verify the age of users and obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing minors to download applications or make purchases. It also introduces definitions related to age categories, application stores, and developer responsibilities, while outlining obligations for both application store providers and developers, including the need to notify users of significant changes and protect personal age verification data.

To enforce compliance, the bill grants the attorney general the authority to initiate civil actions against violators, with penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. It includes provisions for notifying violators prior to enforcement actions and allows for the collection of reasonable attorney fees and costs. Additionally, funds collected from fines will be allocated to consumer protection efforts. The effective date for the proposed law is set for July 1, 2026, and it includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the law is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.