SB372

Enacting the app store accountability act to regulate app store and developer operations with respect to minors, create requirements for age verification and parental consent and provide for enforcement under the Kansas consumer protection act and through a private cause of action.

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

App Store Accountability Act regulates app store and developer operations concerning minors, requiring age verification and parental consent.

The App Store Accountability Act establishes rules for app stores and developers regarding minors. It mandates age verification and parental consent for minors using apps. App store providers must request age category information from account holders and verify it using industry standards. Developers must request age category data and parental consent for minors when necessary. App store providers must notify account holders of significant app changes and obtain parental consent before allowing access. The act also outlines protections for age category data and parental consent information.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–6 · Feb 24
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 34 Nay: 6

34 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 28

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Mar 4

House

House Hearing: (opponents) Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 346-S

Mar 3

House

House Hearing: (proponents) Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 346-S