SB0996

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

Introduced·5/20/26
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0996 regulates access to social media platforms by minors.

Michigan SB0996, also known as the "regulating access to social media companies by minors act," prohibits social media companies from allowing individuals under 16 years of age to view or access a social media platform or to create or maintain an account. It also requires that individuals aged 16 or 17 obtain express written consent from a parent or legal guardian to access or create an account. Violations by social media companies can result in a civil fine of $25,000.00 per day.

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Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection Committee
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History

May 20

Senate

Introduced By Senator Aric Nesbitt

May 20

Senate

Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection