Apple Pauses Texas Age Verification Requirements After Court Injunction
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Summary
Apple has paused implementation of age verification requirements for apps in Texas following a court injunction that suspended enforcement of Texas law SB2420. The company will continue to make compliance tools available for sandbox testing, including APIs for age range declaration, permission changes, age rating properties, and server notifications. These tools can also help developers prepare for similar laws taking effect in Utah and Louisiana in 2026.
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In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
The tools we previously announced to help developers meet their compliance obligations will remain available for sandbox testing.
These tools can also be used to help developers with their obligations under laws coming into effect in Utah and Louisiana in 2026.
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation
