SB 175: Establish age verification, parental consent for apps, developers

<p> This bill establishes new age verification and parental consent requirements for developers and application stores within the state. It defines key terms such as "adult," "minor," "covered application," and "verifiable parental consent" to create a clear framework for compliance. Application distribution providers are required to request age declarations from users, offer verification methods for those not estimated to be adults, and provide developers with the ability to restrict access to age-inappropriate content. Developers of covered applications must report differences in user experiences between adults and minors, obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing minors to access unsuitable features, and refrain from delivering personalized advertising to minors. Operating system providers must enable parents to activate and control filters that block obscene material, while…