Technology (Social Media)

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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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 Dec 16, 2025

HB 5357: Communications: internet; age-appropriate design code act; create. Creates new act.

HB 5357, the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act," requires businesses meeting specific thresholds (e.g., $25 million+ annual revenue or handling data of 50,000+ consumers) to design online services, products, or features accessed by known minors (under 18) with privacy and safety as defaults. It prohibits "dark patterns" that manipulate user choices, bans collecting precise geolocation data without consent, and mandates age-appropriate settings for minors. The law applies to businesses operating in Michigan that process personal information of minors, creating civil penalties for violations. It establishes a fund to support enforcement and defines key terms like "known minor" and "business" to clarify compliance requirements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires privacy/safety defaults for minors' online services, prohibits manipulative 'dark patterns', bans unauthorized geolocation tracking per consumer privacy protections.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Online Safety Social Media

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 760: Trade: business regulation; availability of companion chatbots to minors; prohibit. Creates new act.

SB 760, the "Leading Ethical AI Development for Kids Act," prohibits operators of companion chatbots from making these AI systems available to minors (under 18) if they could encourage self-harm, unsafe behavior, or harmful interactions like sexual content. The bill specifically bans chatbots that simulate emotional relationships by retaining personal data, asking unsolicited emotional questions, or prioritizing user validation over safety. Operators face $25,000 fines per violation and can be sued by harmed minors or their guardians for damages. This applies to business-owned chatbots designed for ongoing emotional engagement - not customer service or internal tools - and takes effect in 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits AI chatbots that could cause self-harm in minors, directly protecting mental health safety - a core healthcare concern.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI chatbots to prevent harm to minors, aligning with consumer protection and data privacy safeguards for ethical tech use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Social Media

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 757: Communications: social media; addictive feeds for minors by social media platforms; prohibit. Creates new act.

SB 757, the "Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act," prohibits social media platforms from showing users under 18 an "addictive feed" (content recommended based on their data) without parental consent or verified knowledge the user is not a minor. It directly affects social media companies operating platforms with addictive feeds as a core feature, requiring them to obtain verifiable parental consent for minors or confirm non-minor status. Key provisions include banning notifications about addictive feeds to minors between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and during weekday school hours, restricting how age data is used, and imposing $5,000 fines per violation for noncompliance. The bill focuses on restricting algorithmic content delivery to minors, not banning social media use.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits addictive social media feeds for minors without consent, regulating platform data practices to protect youth privacy per bill's core mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 758: Communications: internet; Michigan kids code act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0759'25

SB 758, the "Kids Code Act," establishes new rules for online platforms to protect children's safety and privacy. It prohibits major online services (with $25M+ annual revenue or 50k+ Michigan users) from using addictive design features like infinite scroll, auto-playing videos, or gamification that encourage excessive use by minors. The law requires platforms to verify a user's age when they have actual knowledge they are under 13 and restricts how they collect biometric data or use "dark patterns" that manipulate children. It directly affects large social media and app companies operating in Michigan with significant child users, while excluding platforms where over 98% of users are adults.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits addictive design features and restricts biometric data collection to protect minors' privacy, directly advancing consumer protection in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4517: 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: HB 4518'25

HB 4517 amends Michigan's Child Abduction Broadcast Act to update its title and expand how radio and TV stations can share missing child information. It specifically allows stations to broadcast alerts via social media (beyond traditional radio/TV) when sharing details from the Michigan Department of State Police under the Amber Alert system. The bill also maintains legal immunity for stations that accurately broadcast this information. This directly affects broadcasters, law enforcement, and the public by broadening the channels for urgent child safety alerts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands Amber Alert communication to social media, improving law enforcement response for missing children cases, directly supporting law enforcement reporting protocols.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly permits social media use for Amber Alerts, expanding technology application in public safety communications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Social Media

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 57: Civil procedure: civil actions; lawsuits for exercising rights to free expression; provide protections against. Creates new act.

SB 57 creates the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act" to shield individuals and organizations from abusive lawsuits targeting free speech. It directly affects people sued for expressing views on public issues, such as through protests, social media, or public comments about government actions. Key provisions require courts to quickly dismiss such cases (within 60 days) by staying discovery, shifting the burden to prove the lawsuit is valid to the plaintiff, and imposing sanctions for frivolous claims. The law excludes lawsuits involving government employees, civil rights claims, or commercial speech about goods/services, focusing solely on protecting constitutional expression rights.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects free expression online (social media) as a digital right, directly supporting the topic's digital rights aspect.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 190: Trade: business practices; parental consent for social media use; require. Creates new act.

SB 190, the "Social Media Children Protection Act," requires social media companies to verify the age of Michigan residents applying for accounts and obtain parental consent if the user is under 16. It mandates that companies provide parents with tools to supervise minors' accounts, including viewing privacy settings and setting daily time limits. Social media companies face civil fines up to $25,000 per violation for non-compliance, and contracts with clauses waiving these protections are void. The law applies to all social media platforms operating in Michigan, directly affecting minors under 16, their parents, and the companies providing those services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification, parental consent, and tools to protect minors' data privacy on social media, aligning with consumer protection regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 284: Communications: internet; digital age assurance act; create. Creates new act.

Senate Bill 284, the "digital age assurance act," aims to protect minors by regulating online content and requiring age verification. It mandates that device manufacturers, operating systems, and app stores estimate a user's age and provide a digital age signal to websites and online services. Websites and applications that offer mature content must then use these signals to block access for individuals under 18 or provide disclaimers and parental supervision tools. The bill also requires application stores to obtain parental consent for users under 16 to download apps and offers options for parental supervision tools. The Michigan Department of the Attorney General is responsible for enforcing this act.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification for minors' online content access, regulating tech companies for consumer protection under privacy framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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