# California lawmakers exempt open-source operating systems from age-verification bill

_Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM EDT · Power · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

California's legislature passed AB 1856, which exempts open-source operating systems such as Linux from the state's upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act, according to the supplied feed summary. Windows, macOS, iOS and Android remain within the law's scope. The reported legislative action narrows the operating-system categories covered by the age-verification requirement.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260829/p16#a260829p16)

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