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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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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 145: Labor: fair employment practices; certain information about a job applicant's compensation history and credit history; prohibit an employer from seeking or asking about. Amends sec. 13a of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.483a).

SB 145 prohibits Michigan employers from asking job applicants about their past wages, credit scores, or credit history during the hiring process. This directly affects job seekers by preventing employers from using this information to make hiring or compensation decisions. The bill amends Michigan's Fair Employment Practices law to explicitly ban employers from requesting or seeking such details, replacing a prior prohibition on wage history inquiries. It aims to reduce pay discrimination by ensuring compensation decisions are based on current job requirements, not past earnings or credit data. The law would apply to all employers covered under Michigan's wage and employment protections.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employer inquiry into wage history and credit to reduce pay discrimination, directly strengthening worker protections under fair employment practices.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts employer collection of sensitive personal data (credit history, compensation) during hiring, aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4396: Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829).

HB 4396 amends Michigan's Juvenile Diversion Act to permit researchers to access certain juvenile justice records for research purposes under strict safeguards. It requires researchers to submit requests to the state court administrative office, obtain approval, and sign a data use agreement that protects personally identifiable information from public disclosure. The agreement must prevent misuse and exempt the data from public disclosure under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. This change directly affects researchers studying juvenile justice outcomes, not the minors involved in cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables research access to juvenile justice records under strict safeguards, facilitating evidence-based reforms to improve juvenile justice systems and protect privacy.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates strict data privacy safeguards for juvenile justice research, protecting PII and exempting data from public disclosure under FOIA, directly advancing data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

passed · Michigan · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 24: Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829).

SB 24 amends Michigan's Juvenile Diversion Act to allow researchers to access certain juvenile justice records for research purposes, while strictly protecting minors' privacy. It requires researchers to obtain a data use agreement with the state court administrative office, which must include safeguards against public disclosure of personally identifiable information like names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The bill prohibits using these records for any purpose other than research, with violations punishable by fines or up to 180 days in jail. This directly affects researchers, courts, and the state court administrative office, ensuring research access does not compromise minor confidentiality or interfere with diversion decisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables research on juvenile justice records with privacy safeguards, supporting evidence-based reforms in criminal justice systems and rehabilitation programs.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates strict data privacy safeguards for juvenile justice research records, explicitly protecting personally identifiable information per data privacy policy indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 2, 2025

HB 5289: Occupations: notaries public; remote notary services; allow. Amends sec. 26c & 26d of 2003 PA 238 (MCL 55.286c & 55.286d).

HB 5289 allows Michigan notaries to perform remote notarizations using two-way video technology, meeting specific security and verification requirements. The bill requires real-time audiovisual interaction, recording of the entire notarization, two-step identity verification (before and during the session), and confirmation that the person seeking service is in Michigan or has a connection to the state. It also mandates tamper-evident signatures and same-day transmission of a signed document copy to the notary. This remote notarization process was effective from April 30, 2020, through June 30, 2021.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates secure remote notarization using video tech with identity verification, tamper-evident signatures, and data security protocols, enhancing digital transaction privacy and cybersecurity standards.95% confidence

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signed · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 4262: Consumer protection: other; attorney general investigations of the event online ticket sales act; provide for, and prescribe fines and remedies. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0158'25

HB 4262 empowers Michigan's attorney general to investigate and enforce violations of the state's Event Online Ticket Sales Act. It directly affects online ticket sellers who misrepresent ticket prices, availability, or fees. Key provisions include imposing civil fines of up to $5,000 per violated ticket, allowing the attorney general to seek court injunctions against ongoing violations, and enabling recovery of fines and restitution. The bill adds enforcement tools to the existing ticket sales law without changing the underlying consumer protections.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates deceptive online ticket sales practices, enforcing consumer protection in digital commerce per indicators of tech regulation for consumer safety.85% confidence

Tags Consumer Protection

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 28, 2025

HB 4826: Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.901 - 445.922) by adding sec. 3j. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4827'25

HB 4826 requires businesses selling services or goods with automatic renewal provisions to clearly disclose key terms in consumer contracts using 14-point type. This includes details on renewal periods, pricing changes (like after free trials), cancellation procedures, and a method to cancel easily (e.g., website link or toll-free number). Businesses must also send electronic reminders 30-60 days before renewal and provide 30 days to cancel after notice. The law applies to most consumer contracts but excludes telecom/broadband services regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission and certain insurance contracts. It aims to prevent surprise charges and make cancellation straightforward for consumers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires clear disclosure of auto-renewal terms in digital contracts, enhancing consumer transparency and protection in tech services per consumer protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 10, 2025

HB 5201: Health: abortion; abortion reporting requirements; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 2835. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5202'25

HB 5201 requires healthcare professionals performing abortions in Michigan to submit detailed, anonymized reports to the state health department within 7 days. The reports must include specific data points like patient age, gestation period, reason for the abortion (e.g., health risks, rape, economic factors), facility details, and medical method, but exclude all personal identifiers. Strict confidentiality rules prohibit disclosing any information that could identify individuals or facilities, with reports destroyed after 5 years and only aggregated statistical data published annually. This policy applies directly to abortion providers and the state health department, focusing solely on data collection for public health monitoring, not individual records or enforcement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates anonymized reporting and strict confidentiality for health data, directly protecting data privacy - a core technology policy area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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