Alabama House passes bill requiring app stores to verify ages of users

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 811

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday passed a bill that would require app stores to have age verifications for minors.

HB 161, sponsored by Chris Sells, R-Greenville, requires app store providers to take action regarding age verification, parental notification and data protection. It passed the chamber on a 103-0 vote.

“HB 161 is about protecting children online and putting parents back in control. App Store is a gateway to what our children are exposed …

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