The Digital Age Verification Act aims to enhance consumer protection by establishing age verification requirements for devices and applications. Under this act, covered manufacturers are mandated to implement measures that determine or estimate the age of users upon initial activation of devices. They must also provide a digital signal to websites and applications indicating the user's age group and obtain parental consent for users under sixteen when downloading applications from an application store. Additionally, manufacturers are required to ensure that these age verification features are included in devices sold before January 1, 2026, within ninety days of the act's effective date.
The act defines key terms such as "application store," "covered manufacturer," and "device," and designates the state department of justice as the overseeing authority. Violations of the Digital Age Verification Act are classified as unfair and deceptive trade practices, making them actionable under the Unfair Practices Act. The provisions of this act will take effect on January 1, 2026.