Hawaii SB1542 mandates age verification for app developers and app stores to protect minors from inappropriate content.

Hawaii SB1542, the "Hawaii Age Verification for App Developers and App Stores Act," aims to safeguard minors from accessing age-inappropriate or harmful content on mobile apps. The bill requires app developers to provide clear age ratings and content descriptions for their apps. App store providers must verify users' ages and obtain verifiable parental consent for minors before allowing app downloads or in-app purchases. Parental consent is valid for up to seven days per download or purchase. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs will implement these requirements by July 1, 2026.

Hawaii SB1542 mandates age verification for app developers and app stores to protect minors from inappropriate content.

Hawaii SB1542, the "Hawaii Age Verification for App Developers and App Stores Act," aims to safeguard minors from accessing age-inappropriate or harmful content on mobile apps. The bill requires app developers to provide clear age ratings and content descriptions for their apps. App store providers must verify users' ages and obtain verifiable parental consent for minors before allowing app downloads or in-app purchases. Parental consent is valid for up to seven days per download or purchase. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs will implement these requirements by July 1, 2026.