App store providers and developers; require to obtain age verification and parental consent for minor's activity.

HB 708 would require app stores to verify users' age categories when accounts are created and link minor accounts (under 18) to parent accounts. It mandates confirmed parental permission before minors can download apps, make purchases, or complete in-app transactions. App stores must share age data with developers, who must verify age and check for consent. The law creates legal remedies for parents harmed by violations and sets standards for age verification through the Office of Consumer Protection. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026.)