Texas Age Verification Suspended
Juli Clover (Hacker News, Slashdot):
The Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB2420) requires Apple and other app marketplaces to confirm user age when a person creates an Apple Account. Apple Accounts for users under 18 would need to join a Family Sharing group, with new controls available for parents and restrictions for minors.
In a preliminary injunction that delays the implementation of the act, Judge Robert Pitman said that it violates the First Amendment and is “more likely than not unconstitutional.”
The Texas attorney general’s office noted in a court filing that it plans to appeal the decision, a report from Reuters noted.
In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
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These tools can also be used to help developers with their obligations under laws coming into effect in Utah and Louisiana in 2026. The Declared Age Range API remains available worldwide for users on iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, or later.
Previously:
