In response to backlash from the Linux community, California has introduced an amendment to the Digital Age Assurance Act, which was initially passed in 2025. This law mandated that operating systems collect user age brackets to enhance protections for minors. The amendment, proposed by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), exempts open source Linux distributions, like Ubuntu, from these requirements. The Linux community expressed concerns that the lack of corporate ownership and infrastructure would hinder compliance. The amendment clarifies that only commercial operating systems, such as Windows and macOS, will be required to adhere to age verification protocols. Furthermore, the updated legislation aims to include browser providers and website operators in the age assurance framework. It also stipulates that OS vendors must share only the minimum necessary information to comply with the law. The amendment is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and requires approval from both chambers before being enacted.