HB 5920 — Trade: Business Practices; Regulation Of Social Media Use By Minors; Provide For. Creates New Act
HB 5920 proposes to regulate social media use by minors in the state of Michigan. The bill aims to address risks associated with minors' use of social media platforms, including potential harms related to mental health and addiction from algorithmic feeds. It introduces a new act to establish business practice regulations for social media companies operating in Michigan.
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