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Alabama age-verification & online ID laws

In effect HB 164 (2024) effective Oct 1, 2024

Alabama has online age-verification or ID requirements on the books -- see the laws and sources below.

Laws & bills on record

Adult content

In effect
Bill / statute
HB 164 (2024)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Oct 1, 2024
Intrusiveness
Moderate -- Standard ID or age-estimate check to enter adult sites; civil enforcement.
Sponsor
Rep. Ben Robbins (R)
Timeline
  • Oct 1, 2024In effect

Source: legislature.state.al.us

App store

Scheduled
Bill / statute
HB 161 / Act 2026-59 (2026)
Status
Passed, not yet in effect
Effective
Jan 1, 2027
Intrusiveness
High -- Broad reach: low or no content threshold, device/OS-level, or bundled with other verification.
Sponsor
Reps. Chris Sells & Arnold Mooney; Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R)

App Store Accountability Act. Signed by Gov. Kay Ivey Feb 17, 2026 (Act 2026-59); app stores must verify a user age category and obtain verifiable parental consent before a minor downloads or buys an app. Takes effect Jan 1, 2027; existing accounts must be categorized by Oct 1, 2027.

Timeline
  • Feb 17, 2026Scheduled
  • Jan 1, 2027In effect

Source: legiscan.com

Frequently asked questions

Does Alabama require age verification to access adult websites?

Yes. HB 164 (2024) is in effect, effective Oct 1, 2024.

Does Alabama require age verification in app stores?

Yes, though it is not yet in force. HB 161 / Act 2026-59 (2026) is scheduled, effective Jan 1, 2027. App Store Accountability Act. Signed by Gov. Kay Ivey Feb 17, 2026 (Act 2026-59); app stores must verify a user age category and obtain verifiable parental consent before a minor downloads or buys an app. Takes effect Jan 1, 2027; existing accounts must be ca...

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