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Michigan Proposes Parental Consent Bill for Minors' Social Media

11/27/2025

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Michigan lawmakers propose a bill requiring parental consent for minors to use social media, said Rep. Mark Tisdel.
The bill would require platforms with over 5 million users to verify ages and set curfews.
If parental consent is not granted, minors would be banned from creating or using social media accounts.
The attorney general would enforce compliance and investigate violations, while critics warn of First Amendment challenges and state costs.

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Michigan lawmakers propose a bill requiring parental consent for minors to use social media, said Rep. Mark Tisdel.
The bill would require platforms with over 5 million users to verify ages and set curfews.
If parental consent is not granted, minors would be banned from creating or using social media accounts.
The attorney general would enforce compliance and investigate violations, while critics warn of First Amendment challenges and state costs.