Alabama App Store Accountability Act (HB 161)
Signed February 2026; takes effect January 2027
Alabama became the fourth state to require app stores to verify user ages, tie minors' accounts to a parent, and get verifiable parental consent before kids download apps or make purchases. It passed the Alabama House 103-0.
What it means at your kitchen tableOne of the newest signs this model is spreading fast: starting in 2027, Alabama parents get a built-in approval step for everything their kids install or buy on a phone.
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