Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 996 — Communications: social media; regulating access to social media companies by minors act; create. Creates new act.

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill regulates minors' access to social media platforms.

This bill restricts social media access for those under 16 and requires parental consent for those aged 16 to 17. The attorney general can impose fines for violations.

What this means for you
  • Families: Parents will need to provide consent for their teenagers aged 16 to 17 to access social media.

Summary

Communications: social media; regulating access to social media companies by minors act; create. Creates new act.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 996 do?
Communications: social media; regulating access to social media companies by minors act; create. Creates new act.
Who sponsors SB 996?
SB 996 is sponsored by Aric Nesbitt (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 996?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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