California’s Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), approved by Governor Newsom in October 2025, sets out a statewide age assurance framework for operating systems and app stores. It requires o…
That’s not how jurisdiction works, though. If you have a presence in California, sure that applies to you. Otherwise? California has no ability and no legitimacy under international laws to enforce this. Then there are bilateral treaties that muddy the waters, but that doesn’t apply here on the basis that it’s a state law and it can’t apply retroactively. Also, IANAL and would love to hear from one.
That’s not how jurisdiction works, though. If you have a presence in California, sure that applies to you. Otherwise? California has no ability and no legitimacy under international laws to enforce this. Then there are bilateral treaties that muddy the waters, but that doesn’t apply here on the basis that it’s a state law and it can’t apply retroactively. Also, IANAL and would love to hear from one.