Digital Age Assurance Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
Introduced
Summary
Age-bracket signaling: The bill would create a system requiring platforms to collect users' birth dates and share non‑personal age‑bracket signals so apps and websites can restrict age-inappropriate content. It combines mandatory age signaling with limits on data use and bans on targeting or monetizing children's data.
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- Parents and children: Child accounts would be linked to a parent or guardian and those adults could view age signals. Targeted advertising to children would be banned and monetization of children's data would be prohibited.
- Platforms and developers: Operating system providers would have to collect date of birth, convert it into four exact age brackets (under 13, 13–15, 16, and 17 or older), and deliver that bracket via real-time APIs or privacy-preserving credentials. Developers and covered websites must request signals on first use and existing apps must request them within 7 months, with received signals treated as the primary age indicator.
- Enforcement and competition: The Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice, and State attorneys general would enforce civil and antitrust rules, with penalties of $2,500 per negligent violation and $7,500 per willful violation adjustable by the number of children affected. The bill would require rulemaking within one year and would take effect 18 months after enactment.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Clear age brackets and device rules
If enacted, the bill would define who counts as a child and set four age brackets: under 13, 13–15, 16, and 17. It would define covered devices, apps, stores, and browsers. Age proofs would only show age or bracket and no other personal data.
Narrow federal preemption rule
If enacted, the bill would limit federal preemption so it only overrides state law when a true conflict exists. State laws that are at least as protective as this Act would remain in force. States could keep or adopt stronger protections for minors.
18‑month delay before rules start
If enacted, the bill would delay the whole Act for 18 months after enactment. The new rules, data duties, and compliance deadlines would not start until that date. That postpones both protections for kids and compliance costs for companies.
Limits on asking and sharing age signals
If enacted, the bill would let developers and covered websites request only a simple age-bracket signal from the operating system. They could not share that signal or age bracket data with third parties. Developers who act in good faith to follow the rule would get limited liability for wrong signals.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
WY • R
Sponsored 7/22/2026
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/22/2026
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
WY • R
Sponsored 7/22/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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