HB 4388 — Trade: Business Practices; Regulation Of Social Media Use By Minors; Provide For. Creates New Act
HB 4388 proposes to regulate social media use by minors in Michigan. The bill creates a new act aimed at addressing business practices related to social media platforms and their impact on minors. It seeks to mitigate risks such as grooming, exposure to harmful content, and addictive design features that may negatively affect minors' mental health and safety.
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