Stephanie Smith: Alabama Lawmakers Can Curb Big Tech’s Grip on Kids by Passing HB161

Stephanie Smith: Alabama lawmakers can curb Big Tech’s grip on kids by passing HB161

As the mother of seven children, I know how hard it is to protect my kids in the digital world. Even the most informed parents are desperate for solutions to empower them to take back control from Big Tech.  That is why I support House Bill 161, the App Store Accountability Act, by Representative Chris Sells, which would require app stores to first get parental approval before Alabama minors can download apps.  House Bill 161 puts families first…

Alabama House Passes Bill Requiring Age Verification for App Store Downloads

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabamians may soon be required to verify their age before downloading apps, following the Alabama House of Representatives’ unanimous approval of the legislation on Thursday. The bill would require app stores to [...]