The proposed bill aims to establish age verification and parental consent requirements for developers and application stores in Ohio. It introduces several new sections to the Revised Code, specifically sections 1349.07 through 1349.076, which define key terms such as "adult," "minor," "covered application," and "verifiable parental consent." The bill mandates that application distribution providers and developers implement measures to verify the age of account holders, ensure that minors cannot access adult content without parental consent, and provide tools for parental controls. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of operating system providers and internet browsers in facilitating these age verification processes.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions that protect application distribution providers and developers from liability when they make good faith efforts to comply with the new regulations. It allows the Attorney General to enforce these sections and impose civil penalties for violations, while clarifying that there is no private right of action for individuals under these provisions. The bill is set to take effect one year after its passage, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding minors in the digital space.