What does Preamble of Parents Over Platforms Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To ensure responsible age assurance practices within the mobile ecosystem, particularly concerning the protection of minors, and for other purposes,' aims to establish responsible age assurance practices within the mobile ecosystem. The bill specifically focuses on the protection of minors within this context. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Moran and Ms. Rosen and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Parents Over Platforms Act do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. "Adult" is defined as an account holder 18 years of age or older, while a "minor" is someone under 18. An "age signal" indicates an account holder's age category, shared with consent. An "application" is a software program run on a connected device, excluding websites and browser extensions. "Application distributors" distribute applications to users, but do not include internet browsers. "Covered applications" are those that offer different experiences for adults and minors, or are intended only for adults. "Covered websites" provide web versions of covered applications. "Personalized advertising" is defined as advertising selected based on data from across multiple websites and applications to predict preferences. The "Commission" refers to the Federal Trade Commission.

What does AGE ASSURANCE. of Parents Over Platforms Act do?

This section establishes age assurance responsibilities for application distribution providers. Application distribution providers must ask account holders to declare their age when creating an account. Providers may use reasonable efforts to obtain an account holder's age category and provide a mechanism for updates. Developers of covered applications may access an age signal if the account holder or their parent agrees to share it. Providers are not precluded from using multiple methods to obtain or estimate age categories. Providers can satisfy requirements by obtaining a minor's age from their parent.

What does APPLICATION DISTRIBUTOR AND DEVELOPER OBLIGATIONS. of Parents Over Platforms Act do?

This section outlines obligations for application distribution providers and developers of covered applications regarding minors. Application distribution providers must provide parents the ability to prevent minors from acquiring or using covered applications and provide developers with a centralized page for parental control information. Developers must report whether an application is intended for adults only or provides a different experience for minors and provide information regarding privacy and online safety settings. Developers are required to use commercially reasonable efforts to determine if a user is a minor and obtain consent before allowing minors to access age-restricted content. Developers are prohibited from delivering personalized advertising to minors and are restricted in how they use age signals, including limitations on sharing data and obtaining dates of birth. If a developer and application distribution provider share common control, the developer may rely on age determinations made by that entity. Developers of covered websites are subject to the same requirements as developers of covered applications.

What does LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY. of Parents Over Platforms Act do?

This section establishes limitations on liability for application distribution providers and developers under this Act. Application distribution providers who make a good faith effort to comply with the Act's obligations are not liable for actions taken in attempt to comply, including erroneous age signals, conduct by developers, technical limitations preventing age signal provision, or failure to provide signals to developers not adhering to safety standards. Developers are solely responsible for correctly identifying whether their application is a covered application. Application distribution providers are not required to proactively identify covered applications and are not liable for inaccurate information provided by developers. Developers are not liable for erroneous age signals provided by application distribution providers if they make a reasonable effort to use the signal and employ commercially reasonable methods to obtain or estimate age.

What does ENFORCEMENT. of Parents Over Platforms Act do?

This section establishes enforcement mechanisms for the Act. Violations of this Act or its regulations are treated as violations of unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Commission is authorized to enforce this Act using the same methods, jurisdiction, powers, and duties as the Federal Trade Commission Act. Individuals violating this Act are subject to penalties and entitled to privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. This Act does not limit the Commission's authority under other laws.

What does PREEMPTION. of Parents Over Platforms Act do?

This section establishes a preemption clause. States and their political subdivisions are prohibited from maintaining laws that conflict with this Act. The prohibition extends to laws, rules, regulations, requirements, standards, or other provisions with the force of law.

What does SEVERABILITY. of Parents Over Platforms Act do?

This section establishes a severability clause for the Act. If a court declares a portion of the Act or its application invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforced.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Parents Over Platforms Act do?

This Act will become effective two years after its enactment.

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Parents Over Platforms Act

Last updated: 4/20/2026 · Introduced: 4/20/2026

Author: Jerry Moran (R-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes age assurance practices for mobile applications, defining 'adults' as 18 or older and 'minors' as under 18.
Application distribution providers must require account holders to declare their age and offer parents tools to prevent minors from accessing age-restricted applications.
Developers of applications intended for adults only or offering different experiences for minors are prohibited from delivering personalized advertising to minors and face restrictions on using age signals.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is authorized to enforce the Act and impose penalties for violations, treating them as unfair or deceptive practices.
This Act preempts state and local laws that conflict with its provisions, ensuring a uniform federal standard for age assurance in mobile applications.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6333(In Committee)Official page

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-APPLICATION DISTRIBUTION PROVIDER AND DEVELOPER

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-LIABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT

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