Michigan Internet Age Verification Bill Aims to Protect Minors on Social Media
Michigan lawmakers are considering a series of Michigan internet age verification bills aimed at protecting minors online, extending policies that have already appeared in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, and Utah. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Thomas Albert (R-Lowell), would require commercial websites and social media platforms to verify the ages of their account holders. Children under 18 would need parental consent to open accounts, and parents would gain authority over account supervision, including time limits and privacy settings. How Michigan Internet Age Verification Would Work Internet service providers (ISPs) and platforms would need to confirm user ages through “reasonable” methods, such … Read more