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A 8893

Relates to requiring manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to conduct commercially reasonable age assurance to determine whether a user is a covered minor

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nily Rozic

Requires makers of internet-enabled devices to implement commercially reasonable age assurance to determine if a user is a covered minor, affecting access and privacy.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · A 8893

Summary of Assembly Bill A 8893

Overview

  • Bill number: A 8893
  • Title: Relates to requiring manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to conduct commercially reasonable age assurance to determine whether a user is a covered minor
  • Status: REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
  • Introduced: June 10, 2025
  • Sponsor: Nily Rozic (primary)
  • Related (companion): S 8102

Purpose and intent

The bill aims to protect minors by imposing a requirement on manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to implement age assurance to determine whether a user is a “covered minor.” The core idea is to ensure that devices can verify user age to distinguish minors from adults, presumably to govern access to age-restricted content or features.

Key provisions (as provided)

  • Accountability for manufacturers: Requires manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to implement a commercially reasonable age assurance process.
  • Age assurance goal: The process must determine whether a user is a “covered minor.”
  • Definitions and standards: The summary references “covered minor” and “commercially reasonable age assurance,” but specific definitions, standards, and implementation details are not provided in the available text.
  • Scope of impact: Applies to manufacturers of internet-enabled devices (the summary does not specify particular device categories or exemptions).

Note: The exact mechanisms, timelines for compliance, enforcement authority, penalties, consumer privacy protections, and any exemptions are not detailed in the provided information.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Manufacturers of internet-enabled devices (as defined by the bill).
  • Indirect: Users, including minors, who operate or access internet-enabled devices; parents/guardians may be affected by how age verification is implemented. Privacy and data handling practices of device makers could be implicated, depending on the final text.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: June 10, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection (initial action on the bill).
  • Legislative actions listed:
    • 2025-06-10: REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION (appears twice in the provided record, likely a clerical duplication).
  • Related legislation: Companion bill in the Senate, S 8102 (listed twice in the provided information).

Potential impact and considerations

  • Consumer protection and minors’ access: The bill seeks to enhance protections for minors by ensuring age checks on internet-enabled devices.
  • Privacy and data handling: Depending on how age verification is implemented, there could be privacy implications for users and data collection practices by manufacturers.
  • Industry impact: Manufacturers may face new compliance obligations and potential costs to implement “commercially reasonable” age assurance measures.
  • Policy design questions (not specified in the summary):
    • How is “commercially reasonable” defined and evaluated?
    • What constitutes a “covered minor”?
    • What are the enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance?
    • Are there exemptions for certain devices or use cases?
    • How will data related to age verification be protected and used?

Next steps

As this bill is in the early referral stage, further action would include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly. A companion bill in the Senate (S 8102) may proceed in parallel and could shape final provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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