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California Governor Signs AB 2246 Replacing Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

On September 10, 2026, the governor of California signed AB 2246. The bill repeals and replaces the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, establishing a new framework for online services accessed by children.

Why it matters: The law updates California’s rules for child‑focused online services, impacting platforms and developers.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
California Enacts New Law Governing Online Services Accessed by Children
Hunton Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog · primary source · Oct 7, 2026
Details
JurisdictionCalifornia
RegulatorCA AG
LegislatureCalifornia State Legislature
LawCalifornia Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
BillAB 2246
StatusSigned
PublishedOctober 7, 2026
Effectivenot stated
Topicschildren, privacy
Datapersonal, children