HB 5920 Summary

• Requires social media companies with 5+ million worldwide users to verify the age of applicants and obtain express parental consent before allowing Michigan residents under 18 to create or access accounts, beginning 180 days after the act's effective date.

• Prohibits minor accounts from appearing in search results (except through friend links), blocks targeted advertising and suggested content, and restricts data collection from minor accounts unless required for legal compliance.

• Grants parents or guardians password access to view all posts and messages on minor accounts and authorizes them to modify or disable a 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. daily access restriction on accounts.

• Empowers the Attorney General to investigate complaints and pursue civil actions for violations, including fines up to $2,500 per violation, actual damages, and injunctive relief, with a 30-day cure period before enforcement.

• Allows consumers to file private civil actions seeking actual damages or $2,500 per violation (whichever is greater) and voids any contract provisions that waive protections or rights under the act.