Michigan2026Enacted
HB4047
New Law on False Media Depictions of Sexual Conduct
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:53 AM
In one sentence
This law creates a new legal option in civil procedure to sue if media falsely shows an individual engaging in sexual conduct.
What it does
- Creates a new act within civil procedure laws.
- Provides a cause of action against media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct.
Who it affects
- Individuals who are falsely depicted in media as engaging in sexual conduct
- Media entities involved in such false depictions
Limits and unknowns
- The official text does not explain how a person proves the depiction is false.
- The source material does not list specific penalties, damages, or defenses for those being sued.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct; provide for. Creates new act.