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MI HB4388
Bill
Status
4/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tisdel
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AI Summary
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Requires social media companies with at least 5 million account holders worldwide to verify the age of Michigan residents applying for accounts and obtain express parental consent for users under 18
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Prohibits social media platforms from displaying minor accounts in search results (except through friend connections), using targeted advertising or suggestions on minor accounts, and collecting personal information from minor accounts unless required by law
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Mandates that parents/guardians receive password access to view all posts and messages on their minor child's account
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Restricts minor account access from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. based on IP address location, though parents can modify or eliminate this restriction or set daily usage limits
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Authorizes the attorney general to impose civil fines up to $2,500 per violation after providing 30 days' notice to cure; allows private citizens to sue for actual damages or $2,500 per violation, whichever is greater
Legislative Description
Trade: business practices; regulation of social media use by minors; provide for. Creates new act.
Trade: business practices
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
9/18/2025