❌ SB175
Establish age verification, parental consent for apps, developers
Current Status: In Senate Committee (Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology)
Summary
The bill establishes age verification and parental consent requirements for developers and application stores regarding the distribution of applications to minors. It mandates that application distribution providers and developers implement measures to verify the age of account holders and restrict access to certain content based on age. Violations may result in civil penalties enforced by the attorney general.
Rationale
The bill imposes government regulations on technology and parental controls, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of personal liberty, freedom of expression, and minimal government intervention. Both the LP and LPO platforms advocate against government censorship and support individual rights, which this bill undermines.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over technology and personal choices
- Potential for overreach in enforcing age verification
- Restriction of free expression and access to information