Technology

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4429: Communications: internet; digital age assurance act; create. Creates new act.

HB 4429, the "Digital Age Assurance Act," requires device makers, operating systems, and app stores to verify user age and restrict access to mature content (sexually explicit material defined under federal law) for minors. It mandates that companies block mature content for users under 18, obtain parental consent for users under 16 before app downloads, and provide parental control tools for managing minors' online activity. Online services must also block mature content when they know a user is under 18 and display disclaimers for non-mature content. The Attorney General enforces the law, allowing 45 days to fix violations before imposing civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification, blocks mature content for minors, and requires parental consent - enhancing child safety and consumer privacy protections under internet regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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passed · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4668: Trade: business regulation; requirements and safety standards for developers of certain artificial intelligence models; provide for. Creates new act.

HB 4668, the "Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Transparency Act," requires large AI developers (defined as companies spending at least $5 million on a single model or $100 million total in the past year) to implement detailed safety protocols for foundation models. These protocols must address critical risks like mass casualties, $1 billion+ property damage, or AI-enabled weapons, including testing procedures, incident response plans, and physical/digital security measures. Developers must publicly publish safety protocols by 2026 and release quarterly transparency reports detailing risk assessments, critical risk thresholds, and any incidents. The law directly affects major AI companies building advanced systems, mandating concrete safety steps rather than vague guidelines.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires safety protocols for AI developers addressing critical risks, aligning with cybersecurity regulations and consumer protection in AI development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 4098: Property tax: tax tribunal; methods for tax tribunal to hold hearings; expand to include electronically. Amends secs. 26 & 34 of 1973 PA 186 (MCL 205.726 & 205.734). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4099'25

HB 4098 amends Michigan's Tax Tribunal Act to allow property tax dispute hearings to be held electronically via phone or video conference, with consent from all parties and tribunal approval. It directly affects property owners, businesses, and tax assessors involved in tax tribunal cases who previously could only attend in-person hearings. The key change expands existing provisions (Sections 26 and 34) to include virtual hearing options alongside in-person meetings, while maintaining requirements for public notice and open meetings compliance. This update modernizes the process for resolving property tax disputes without altering tax rates or assessment standards.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands electronic hearing options for tax tribunals, directly enabling technology use in government proceedings per 'Communications: technology' subject and amended sections.85% confidence

passed · Michigan · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 583: Taxation: administration; electronic notice; allow. Amends sec. 28 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.28) & adds sec. 28a.

SB 583 allows Michigan taxpayers to receive tax notices by email if they have consented to electronic communication. The bill adds Section 28a, requiring taxpayers to provide written consent for electronic notices before the Department of Treasury can send them via email. This change directly affects individual and business taxpayers who choose to opt into electronic notices for tax matters. The key mechanism is the new consent requirement, which replaces the previous default of mail-based notices for all taxpayers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires taxpayer consent for electronic tax notices, aligning with data privacy principles by mandating opt-in communication for sensitive financial data.85% confidence

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passed · Michigan · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 351: Consumer protection: marketing and advertising; telephone solicitation act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0352'25, SB 0353'25, SB 0354'25, SB 0355'25

SB 351 would create a new law governing telephone marketing calls and solicitations. It has been introduced by Senator Mary Cavanagh and referred to the Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee. The bill's specific provisions (such as required disclosures, opt-out mechanisms, or enforcement details) are not described in the provided context. As a procedural bill establishing a new regulatory framework, it directly affects businesses making phone solicitations and consumers receiving such calls. Details about its concrete policy changes remain unavailable based on the current information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates telephone solicitation with opt-out mechanisms, aligning with consumer data privacy protections in technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Oct 22, 2025

SB 620: Traffic control: driver license; regulation of a relying party related to a mobile driver license or identification card; provide for. Creates new act.

SB 620 establishes rules for businesses or organizations (called "relying parties") that verify mobile driver licenses or ID cards. It requires them to only request necessary data from the mobile device, get the user's consent before using or keeping data, and securely verify the device before accepting it. The bill prohibits relying parties from asking users to hand over their phones, searching phone content, or demanding mobile IDs for transactions. It directly affects people using mobile licenses (holders) and entities like retailers or government offices that accept them for identity checks. The law aims to protect user privacy during digital ID verification while aligning with existing Michigan license regulations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data minimization, user consent, and secure verification for mobile ID use, directly protecting privacy and enhancing security in technology applications.95% confidence

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passed both · Michigan · House Oct 30, 2025

HB 4124: Corporate income tax: credits; credit for advanced small modular reactors research and development expenses; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 677a & 717a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4127'25, HB 4129'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25

HB 4124 creates a tax credit for Michigan corporations that spend money on research and development for advanced small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). It directly affects companies developing this specific type of nuclear technology within the state. The bill adds new sections to Michigan's tax code, allowing businesses to claim a credit against their corporate income tax for qualifying R&D expenses related to SMRs. This policy change aims to incentivize investment in emerging nuclear energy technology within Michigan. The bill passed the House on October 28, 2025, with 78 yeas and 26 nays.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates corporate tax credit for SMR R&D, reducing tax liability for qualifying businesses, aligning with tax relief indicators for business investment.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tax credit for R&D on advanced nuclear reactors (SMRs), directly funding clean energy infrastructure development in Michigan's energy sector.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax credit for R&D in nuclear technology, incentivizing investment in emerging energy tech per its explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Nuclear

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 509: Civil rights: public records; disclosure of certain information without a warrant; prohibit. Creates new act.

SB 509 prohibits Michigan government entities (like police departments, courts, or DMVs) from sharing personal information - including addresses, IDs, or criminal history - with federal immigration authorities unless a court-issued warrant is presented. It requires agencies to verify if requests are for immigration enforcement and deny such requests without a warrant. Agencies must also report annual data on these requests to state officials by March 31 each year. The law aims to prevent local government data from being used in federal immigration actions without judicial oversight.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits warrantless sharing of personal data with federal agencies, protecting civil rights and enhancing oversight in criminal justice data handling95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities without a warrant, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrant privacy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sharing personal data without warrant, strengthening data privacy protections per Technology topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Policing Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Data Privacy Tags Civil Liberties

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 198: Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; requirements for automobile dealer data collection; provide for. Creates new act.

SB 198, the "Motor Vehicle Dealer Data Collection Act," regulates how auto dealers, manufacturers, and third-party vendors collect, share, and use sensitive customer and business data. It requires dealers to obtain specific written consent before sharing "protected dealer data" (including consumer personal/financial information, vehicle diagnostics, and business operations data) with vendors or integrators, and prohibits cyber ransom demands to unlock this data. The law specifically excludes publicly available data and data required for manufacturer transactions (like safety recalls or vehicle sales). It directly affects auto dealers, their data vendors, and authorized integrators by imposing new consent rules and security standards for handling customer information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires written consent for sharing sensitive data (data privacy) and prohibits cyber ransom demands (cybersecurity), directly aligning with topic protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4388: Trade: business practices; regulation of social media use by minors; provide for. Creates new act.

HB 4388, the "Social Media Regulation Act," requires social media companies with at least 5 million global users to verify the age of Michigan residents applying for accounts and obtain explicit parental consent if the applicant is under 18. It directly affects minors in Michigan and major social media platforms, prohibiting account creation without age verification or parental consent for minors. The law excludes non-social media services like email, direct messaging, news sites, e-commerce, and school-specific platforms (e.g., learning management systems) from its requirements. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment, mandating social media companies to deny applications that fail these verification steps.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification and parental consent for minors on social media, strengthening child data privacy protections under consumer safety regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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