HB226

Require application stores to offer parental control options

Introduced·4/7/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB226 mandates parental control options for application stores and requires age verification for certain app downloads.

Ohio HB226 requires application stores to implement parental control options and obtain parental consent before permitting individuals under sixteen years of age to download certain applications. Manufacturers of devices and operating systems sold in Ohio must determine or estimate the age of the primary user. Developers of covered applications must provide features to manage child accounts, age-appropriate content, and daily usage time. The attorney general can enforce these provisions, with civil actions possible for violations.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
5
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Calendar

May 28, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary M., 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

May 21, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary M., 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony PS

History

Apr 9, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Apr 7, 2025

House

Introduced