Trade: business practices; parental consent for social media use; require. Creates new act.

This bill, called the "social media children protection act," would require social media companies to verify the age of Michigan residents who want to open or use social media accounts starting June 30, 2026. If an applicant or existing user is under 16, the company must get a parent's consent and provide tools for parents to supervise the minor's account, including viewing privacy settings and setting time limits. Companies would face fines for violations and cannot keep personal information used for age verification or parental consent.

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