SB167

Require certain application store-based parental controls

Introduced·4/1/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB167 mandates parental controls for applications likely accessed by children.

Ohio SB167 requires developers of applications likely accessed by children to implement parental controls. These controls must manage child accounts, deliver age-appropriate content, and limit daily usage. Application stores must obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to download such applications and provide a mechanism for developers to notify them when an app is likely accessed by children. Manufacturers of devices and operating systems sold in Ohio must estimate the age of primary users.

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Where it stands

Current
Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

2:00 PM

Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Oct 14, 2025

4:00 PM

Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology (cont.) 2nd Hearing, Proponent

History

Apr 2, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Introduced