Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

California's New Law Mandates Age Verification for Devices

10/13/2025

31 6

Summary

Story summary

The Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires age verification for device setup.
Effective January 1, 2027, the law imposes up to $7,500 per child for intentional violations.
The aim is to boost children's online safety.
Unlike the UK, it does not require parental consent for app downloads or uploads.
It has drawn opposition from Apple and the Motion Picture Association over streaming-account confusion.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires age verification for device setup.
Effective January 1, 2027, the law imposes up to $7,500 per child for intentional violations.
The aim is to boost children's online safety.
Unlike the UK, it does not require parental consent for app downloads or uploads.
It has drawn opposition from Apple and the Motion Picture Association over streaming-account confusion.