South Carolina H 3405
Issue: Age Verification, Device-Based AV
Latest Action: Referred to Judiciary Committee on January 14, 2025
The South Carolina "App Store Accountability Act" (H. 3405) adds specific requirements for app store providers:
- Age Verification: App store providers are required to determine and verify the age category of users in South Carolina before allowing app downloads, purchases, or usage.
- Parental Consent: App stores must to obtain verifiable parental consent on a per-download or per-purchase basis by default. Providers must also offer parents the capability to block apps inappropriate for their children's age.
- Age Ratings and Content Description: It is required that age ratings and content descriptors for apps be prominently and accurately displayed to assist parents in monitoring their child’s app usage.
- Advisory Committee: An advisory committee will be established to increase transparency and consistency in app age ratings. This committee will consist of parents, child welfare groups, content creators, and developers.
- Enforcement and Penalties: The Attorney General will enforce this legislation, with potential fines for violations. Parents may bring civil actions against non-compliant app store providers or developers for redress.
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