Michigan Kids Code Act Creates Online Protections for Minors
Summary
Michigan Senate passed SB 0758, the Kids Code Act, establishing comprehensive online protections for minors. The legislation creates a new act governing internet communications and child safety online. The bill was introduced by Senators Hertel, McMorrow, and Geiss and passed the Senate chamber.
What changed
Michigan enacted the Kids Code Act (SB 0758), creating new statutory protections for minors in online communications. The bill establishes requirements for internet platforms regarding child safety, data privacy, and consumer protections. It is tied legislatively to SB 0759 and was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Technology companies and online platforms operating in Michigan should monitor the implementation timeline and prepare to comply with new child safety requirements. Companies with services accessible to minors should review current privacy practices and online safety measures against the new statutory requirements once the bill is fully enacted and any implementing regulations are issued.
What to do next
- Review current online platform policies for minor protections
- Monitor for implementing regulations or agency guidance under the new act
- Assess data collection and privacy practices for users under 18
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Michigan / SB0758 Passed SB0758 Senate Bill Passed 2025-12-17
Communications: internet; Michigan kids code act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0759'25
Bill Details
State Michigan
Session 103rd Legislature
Chamber Senate
Official Source legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2...
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Sponsors
Kevin Hertel (Sen - D) Mallory McMorrow (Sen - D) Erika Geiss (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-03-25 S Placed On Immediate Passage 2026-03-25 S Rules Suspended 2026-03-25 S Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute (s-1) 2026-03-25 S Substitute (s-1) Concurred In 2026-03-25 S Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably With Substitute (s-1) 2026-03-25 S Rules Suspended For Immediate Consideration 2026-03-25 S Referred To Committee Of The Whole 2026-03-25 S Reported Favorably Without Amendment 3/24/2026 2025-12-17 S Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection 2025-12-17 S Introduced By Senator Kevin Hertel
Votes
2026-03-25 Reported Favorably Without Amendment 3/24/2026 Yea: 5 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2025-12-17 S Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection
Bill Text Versions
2025-12-17 Introduced
Subjects
Communications: Internet Consumer protection: privacy Children: other Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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