Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4047: Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct; provide for. Creates new act.

Enacted Last action August 26, 2025: assigned PA 11'25 with immediate effect

Plain-language summary

HB 4047 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct; provide for. Creates new act. Primary sponsor: Matt Bierlein (Republican). It lists 34 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 26, 2025): assigned PA 11'25 with immediate effect.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Matt Bierlein (Republican). 34 co-sponsors.