App Store Accountability Act

Legislature / Governor

Gov. Ivey signs App Store Accountability Act into law

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation Tuesday requiring parental consent for minors to download apps, strengthening online safety measures for Alabama families.

February 19, 2026

Portland, OR, USA - Dec 28, 2023: App Store icon is seen on an iPhone. App Store is an app marketplace developed and maintained by Apple Inc., for mobile apps on its iOS and iPadOS operating systems

Alabama Senate passes App Store age verification requirement

Lawmakers spoke before the Senate in favor of shielding minors from inappropriate content, requiring parental permission for account creation.

Wesley Walter

February 6, 2026

Opinion

Alabama must empower parents, not strip them of their rights

Alabama has a chance to take a step in the right direction and protect kids online.

Nancy Stroup

January 23, 2026

Alabama House passes App Store Accountability Act

Amid growing concerns about children’s device usage, the state House passed a bill requiring app stores to give guardians control over downloads and purchases.

January 23, 2026

Opinion

Support the App Store Accountability Act: Protect Alabama’s children

Alabama families have made it clear: they want a safer, more accountable digital environment for their children.

Rep. Leigh Hulsey

November 10, 2025

Opinion

App stores hold the key to online child protection

The App Store Accountability Act will go a long way to protect children while setting the standard for the rest of the country to follow.

Ron Creel

October 16, 2025

Opinion

Why would Alabamians allow politicians to parent for them?

Alabama’s politicians are arrogantly substituting themselves for Alabama’s parents.

John Tamny

April 23, 2025

Opinion

The App Store Accountability Act protects parental rights

Every parent wants to protect their child from online dangers, and I appreciate that lawmakers are trying to give parents tools to keep kids safe.

Kelly Reese

April 14, 2025