SB 11: OWN YOUR DATA. PROTECT YOUR MIND.

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Senate Bill: SB 11 – The Mid-Michigan Internet Bill of Rights Act

A BILL

To enact the Mid-Michigan Internet Bill of Rights Act, protecting democracy, free speech, free will, and fair market access in Michigan by reclassifying major technology platforms as public utilities, establishing legal ownership of personal data with opt-out rights and royalty payments to enable Universal Passive Income for those who opt in, and regulating emerging technologies with dangerous potentials, including those threatening mental autonomy and mind control, with a pilot in the 35th Senate District and no new taxes or burdensome regulations.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

Section 1. Short Title

This act may be cited as the “Mid-Michigan Internet Bill of Rights Act.”

Section 2. Purpose

To update Michigan’s legal framework to prevent the destruction of democracy and extinction of free will by:

(a) Reclassifying major technology platforms as public utilities to ensure fair access and prevent arbitrary denial or government interference.

(b) Establishing legal ownership of personal data as intellectual property, with opt-out rights for residents who do not wish their data to be used, and requiring royalty payments from corporations for opted-in data use to fund Universal Passive Income (UPI) as a fair business exchange.

(c) Regulating emerging technologies with dangerous potentials to safeguard human rights, privacy, autonomy, and mental integrity, including protections against mind control or manipulation.

(d) Piloting implementation in the 35th Senate District (Bay, Midland, Saginaw counties) with statewide expansion by 2028.

(e) Using minimalist regulations to avoid innovation-stifling bureaucracy, high fees, or unfair taxes, prioritizing Michigan and U.S. law supremacy.

Section 3. Definitions

(a) “35th District” refers to Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties.

(b) “Technology Platforms” means companies operating at monopoly scale (e.g., social media, search engines, e-commerce, cloud services) providing essential digital services, where denial of access impairs business, nonprofit, or political participation. Examples include Meta, Google, Amazon, and X.

(c) “Personal Data” means any data generated by an individual, including browsing history, location, biometrics, behavioral patterns, or preferences, treated as intellectual property.

(d) “Universal Passive Income (UPI)” means royalty payments to individuals who opt in for corporate use of their data, estimated at $1,000-$1,500 monthly per adult resident.

(e) “Emerging Technologies” means advancements with dystopian risks, such as AI for behavioral manipulation, DNA editing, or implantable nanotechnology for surveillance or mind control.

(f) “Data Monetization” means corporate use of personal data for profit via advertising, analytics, or third-party sales.

(g) “Opt-Out Rights” means the ability for residents to prohibit corporate collection or use of their personal data without penalty, with enforcement mechanisms.

Section 4. Reclassification of Technology Platforms as Public Utilities

(a) Technology platforms meeting criteria (e.g., >50% market share in essential digital services, operating in Michigan) shall be reclassified as public utilities by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).

(b) Platforms must provide nondiscriminatory access, prohibiting arbitrary account suspensions or terminations without transparent, appealable processes.

(c) Government agencies (e.g., federal or state) are barred from influencing platform content moderation or access decisions, except for lawful court orders.

(d) Regulations shall be minimalist, avoiding complex rules or fees, focusing on fair market access, free speech, and private ownership protection.

(e) Pilot in the 35th District: Platforms must comply with local access guarantees, with statewide rollout by 2028.

Section 5. Data Ownership, Opt-Out Rights, and Universal Passive Income

(a) Data Ownership: Personal data generated by Michigan residents is their intellectual property, with legal ownership rights enshrined.

(b) Opt-Out Rights:

• Residents have the right to opt out of data collection or use by corporations at any time, via a state-managed online portal or direct request to the corporation.

• Upon opt-out, corporations must cease data monetization, delete stored data (within 30 days), and confirm compliance in writing to the resident.

• Corporations are prohibited from penalizing opted-out residents, such as denying access to essential services.

(c) Royalty Payments for Opted-In Data – Who Pays:

• Corporations engaging in data monetization (e.g., Meta, Google, Amazon, Michigan-based firms like Blue Cross Blue Shield, General Motors) must pay royalties for each instance of data use from residents who opt in.

• Covered corporations include those with >$1 billion annual revenue or >10 million Michigan user accounts, identified by the Michigan Department of Treasury based on IRS filings, user data reports, and state business registrations.

(d) Royalty Payments for Opted-In Data – How Implemented:

• Justification for Compensation Amount: Personal data is the world’s most valuable resource, exceeding oil’s value with a global market projected at $2.5 trillion by 2025 (IDC, 2024). In Michigan, residents generate data worth an estimated $500-$800 annually per person through ads, analytics, and sales (Forrester, 2025). To ensure a fair business exchange, royalties are set to provide $1,000-$1,500 monthly per adult resident who opts in, based on average data usage (e.g., 10,000 ad impressions/month at $0.10/royalty, plus $0.05/data sale). This compensates for corporate profits from surveillance capitalism (estimated $100B annually for top tech firms, Statista, 2025) and prevents extinction of free will through data manipulation.

• Rate Structure: Royalties at 5% of revenue per data transaction (e.g., ad impression, data sale), capped at $1,500 monthly per adult resident (18+), averaging $1,000-$1,500 based on usage intensity.

• Collection Mechanism: Corporations submit quarterly data use reports to the Treasury, detailing opt-in user counts, transactions, and revenue. Treasury calculates royalties using audited algorithms, with third-party verification (e.g., Deloitte) to ensure accuracy and prevent underreporting. Non-compliance incurs 10% penalties on revenue.

• Distribution Mechanism: Royalties deposited into a state-managed “Mid-Michigan Data Rights Fund,” distributed monthly as UPI via direct deposits, debit cards, or checks to opted-in residents, starting with a 35th District pilot (estimated $324M annually for 270,000 residents, $1,200 average monthly per adult). Residents opt in/out via a secure Treasury portal, verifying identity with Social Security or driver’s license.

• Enforcement: Attorney General investigates violations, with fines up to 10% of annual Michigan revenue for non-payment or data misuse.

Section 6. Regulation of Emerging Technologies

(a) Emerging technologies with dystopian risks (e.g., AI for mind hacking, DNA editing, implantable surveillance devices, or neurotechnologies for mind control) require approval from a Michigan Technology Review Board before deployment.

(b) The Board, under the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), includes 7 members: 3 tech experts, 2 ethicists, 2 elected 35th District residents.

(c) Approval criteria prioritize human rights, privacy, autonomy, and mental integrity, banning technologies enabling centralized control or behavioral manipulation without consent, with explicit protections against mind control or psychological infiltration.

(d) Pilot in the 35th District: Local tech firms must submit technologies for Board review, with public comment periods.

(e) Minimalist approach: Regulations focus on high-risk uses, avoiding innovation stifling.

Section 7. Enforcement and Oversight

(a) The Michigan Attorney General shall investigate violations (e.g., unauthorized data use, platform access denials, unapproved tech deployment), with penalties up to 10% of a corporation’s annual Michigan revenue.

(b) A “Mid-Michigan Internet Rights Council” (5 members: 2 elected 35th District residents, 3 local officials) oversees pilot implementation, ensuring transparency via public meetings and an online dashboard.

(c) Annual reports to the Senate detail compliance, royalties collected, and UPI distributions.

Section 8. Funding Assurance

(a) No new taxes or fees—funded by corporate royalties and existing state surpluses ($1B in FY 2026).

(b) DTMB and Treasury to pursue federal grants (e.g., NSF AI safety programs) for tech regulation.

Section 9. Sever-ability

If any provision is held invalid, the remainder remains in effect.

Section 10. Effective Date

Effective January 1, 2027, upon passage and the Governor’s signature, with 35th District pilot starting immediately.