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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 996: Communications: social media; regulating access to social media companies by minors act; create. Creates new act.

This bill establishes the "Regulating Access to Social Media Companies by Minors Act" to restrict how minors can use social media platforms in Michigan. It prohibits companies from allowing individuals under 16 to access or create accounts on these platforms and requires written parental consent for users aged 16 to 17. The law defines social media platforms as websites or apps where users generate their own content to communicate with others, while excluding services like email or those with preselected content. Enforcement is handled by the state attorney general, who can impose a daily civil fine of $25,000 for each day a company fails to comply with these age restrictions.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts minors' access to social media platforms and requires parental consent, limiting internet usage and digital rights for young people.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5791: Use tax: other; requirements for enterprise data centers; modify. Amends sec. 4cc of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94cc).

This bill modifies Michigan's use tax laws to provide tax exemptions for data center equipment used by qualified facilities. It requires these facilities to obtain a certificate from the Michigan Strategic Fund, which mandates that they create a specific number of jobs and meet green building standards within a six-year timeframe. To maintain the exemption, operators must annually report on employment, investments, and compliance with environmental criteria to the state. The legislation applies to existing data centers through 2050 and to new enterprise data centers through 2065, provided they meet the established performance requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemptions for data centers to promote economic development and job creation, aligning with fiscal goals.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates green building standards for data centers and requires annual reporting on environmental compliance, directly supporting energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates green building standards and requires annual reporting on environmental criteria for data centers.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax exemptions for data center equipment to promote economic development and green building standards, directly supporting technology infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5792: Crimes: other; interfering with the operational technology of a covered critical infrastructure facility; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 383b.

This bill creates a new felony offense for knowingly and maliciously interfering with the operational technology of specific critical infrastructure facilities. It directly affects individuals who intentionally disrupt systems such as large electric substations, significant battery storage units, major water facilities, large data centers, and natural gas storage sites. The law establishes two tiers of punishment: a standard penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or a harsher penalty of up to 30 years and a $300,000 fine if the disruption harms emergency services, hospitals, water systems, or causes over $1 million in damage. The legislation explicitly excludes lawful protests, authorized research, and law enforcement activities from these restrictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony offenses to protect critical infrastructure, thereby strengthening public safety and the criminal justice system's ability to deter malicious interference.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens energy infrastructure security by criminalizing attacks on critical energy facilities like substations and gas storage.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances cybersecurity by creating felony penalties for malicious interference with critical infrastructure technology systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Oil & Gas

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passed · Michigan · House May 19, 2026

HB 5899: State management: other; artificial intelligence pilot program; establish for state departments and agencies. Creates new act.

This bill establishes an artificial intelligence governing board and creates a pilot program for state departments and agencies to test generative AI tools. The governor-appointed board will include experts in technology, ethics, and the private sector to develop ethical guidelines and advise on the program's implementation. Starting in January 2027, the pilot program allows approved state employees to use AI tools while prohibiting activities that violate privacy laws, discriminate, or compromise data security. The department of technology, management, and budget will manage the program, including auditing AI usage and providing training to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes an AI governing board and pilot program to develop ethical guidelines and safely integrate generative AI into state operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 891: Law enforcement: reports; communications under the Amber alert act; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 5 of 2002 PA 713 (MCL 28.761 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0892'26

This bill updates Michigan's Child Abduction Broadcast Act to rename it the Child Abduction and Missing Child Broadcast Act and expand how radio and television stations can share information about missing children. It allows broadcasters to disseminate child abduction alerts through various channels, including social media, when they receive information from the Michigan Department of State Police under the existing Amber Alert system. The legislation also provides legal immunity to broadcasters who accurately share this information from the state police. The bill will not take effect unless it is passed together with a companion bill, SB 892.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement capabilities by expanding Amber Alert communications and protecting broadcasters, directly supporting criminal justice efforts to protect children.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands technology use for child safety by allowing broadcasters to share alerts via social media, enhancing digital communication for public safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Social Media

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5670: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; methods of compensation for salaried employees of the state civil service commission; require option for cryptocurrency. Amends 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.471 - 408.490) by adding sec. 6a.

This bill would allow certain Michigan state civil service employees to request that their wages be paid in cryptocurrency starting in 2027. It directly affects salaried members of the classified state civil service who work for the state. Under the proposed law, employees could choose to receive payment in U.S. currency, via direct deposit, or through one of at least six digital currency options, which must include Bitcoin. The state would be prohibited from using any digital currency controlled by a national government or central bank. Employees would receive their wages in the payment method they select, with currency payments requiring in-person pickup at the Department of Treasury in Lansing.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands employee compensation options by allowing cryptocurrency payment choices, enhancing worker benefits and financial flexibility for state employees.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes cryptocurrency adoption in public sector compensation, expanding digital payment options and advancing technology integration in government services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Emerging Technology

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 5688: Sales tax: other; deduction or exclusion and audit of qualified delivery network sales; provide for. Amends sec. 2d of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.52d).

This bill modifies Michigan's sales tax rules for online marketplace facilitators, requiring them to collect and remit sales tax on all taxable sales made through their platforms regardless of whether the individual sellers have a physical presence in the state. It establishes that marketplace facilitators are responsible for auditing only their own facilitated sales unless sellers fail to provide necessary information, while also protecting facilitators from liability when sellers provide incorrect data or pay the tax directly. The legislation creates a special provision for delivery network companies, allowing them to deduct or exclude from their tax liability the sales tax they paid to marketplace sellers for qualified delivery services, such as those performed by couriers using personal vehicles or walking for distances under 75 miles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens state tax collection by requiring marketplace facilitators to collect sales tax on all taxable sales, closing loopholes and increasing state revenue.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer protection in digital commerce by requiring marketplace facilitators to collect sales tax, ensuring fair taxation for online transactions and protecting consumers from tax evasion.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Sales Tax

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 5658: Occupations: notaries public; use of communication technology to perform electronic notarizations and remote electronic notarizations; modify and expand. Amends secs. 3, 5, 26, 26a, 26b, & 27 of 2003 PA 238 (MCL 55.263 et seq.); adds sec. 26e & repeals sec. 26d of 2003 PA 238 (MCL 55.286d).

This bill updates Michigan's notary public laws to expand and clarify rules for electronic and remote electronic notarizations. It directly affects notaries public, individuals needing notarized documents, and financial institutions by modifying existing statutes and adding new definitions for terms like communication technology and remote electronic notarization platforms. The key provisions establish requirements for using audio-visual technology to verify identities through credential analysis and identity proofing services, while also defining what constitutes an electronic signature and notarial act in digital formats. These changes aim to modernize how notaries perform their duties using technology without changing the fundamental legal requirements for valid notarizations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill modernizes notary laws to enable electronic and remote notarizations, expanding access to digital services and adapting regulations for technology use.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5701: Probate: wills and estates; electronic signature of wills; allow. Amends sec. 2502 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2502) & adds sec. 2504a.

This bill allows Michigan residents to create valid wills using electronic signatures and digital records, expanding how people can document their last wishes. It permits wills to be written as readable text records signed electronically, provided they are witnessed by at least two people who can verify the signing process. The legislation also establishes a process for creating certified paper copies of electronic wills, ensuring these digital documents can be properly authenticated and stored. These changes directly affect individuals making wills and the legal professionals who handle estate planning, offering more flexible options for modern technology use while maintaining witness requirements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables electronic signatures for wills, advancing digital adoption and modernizing estate documentation through technology.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 5769: Consumer protection: privacy; reproductive health data privacy act; create. Creates new act.

This bill, known as the Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act, establishes new rules for how businesses and organizations can collect, process, and sell personal information related to reproductive health. It requires individuals to give clear, specific consent before their reproductive health data is gathered or shared, prohibiting vague consent methods like broad terms-of-service agreements or deceptive design patterns. The legislation also bans the use of geofence technology that creates virtual boundaries around reproductive health service facilities to track individuals. Additionally, the act defines what constitutes reproductive health data, outlines protections for biometric information, and provides civil remedies for violations while excluding certain research and publicly available information from these restrictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects reproductive health data privacy and patient rights by requiring clear consent and banning deceptive data collection practices.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer privacy protections by requiring explicit consent for reproductive health data and banning deceptive tech practices, directly advancing digital rights and data privacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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