Michigan Lawmakers Proposed Bans on AI Robocalls
Proposed legislation seeks to impose a 500 dollar fine for each illegal AI-generated robocall in the state.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Michigan state representatives have introduced bills targeting AI-generated robocalls to protect consumer privacy. The proposal seeks to crack down on misleading phone activity following a year where residents received nearly 1 billion spam calls.
Why it matters
Lawmakers aim to curb predatory phone practices that exploit artificial intelligence to deceive recipients. The legislation establishes a formal process for the attorney general to track and penalize violators.
The proposed House Bills 6393-94 would authorize a 500 dollar fine per individual illegal AI-generated call. This mandate targets callers with a nexus in Michigan or the United States to align with existing federal opt-in regulations.
The players
Joseph Aragona
He is a Michigan State Representative who co-introduced the legislative proposal to regulate artificial intelligence calls.
Riley Linting
She is a Michigan State Representative who co-sponsored House Bills 6393-94 to combat AI-driven telemarketing.
The details
House Bills 6393-94, introduced by State Representatives Joseph Aragona and Riley Linting, have been referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform. If enacted, the attorney general's office will manage complaint processing and submit annual reports to the legislature.
Timeline
In 2026, Michigan residents received 964.2 million spam calls.
On September 25, 2026, the bills were officially introduced in the state legislature.
The Tech Race
The legislative push mirrors a broader national effort to modernize telecommunications oversight in the age of generative AI. By creating state-specific penalties, Michigan joins a growing trend of jurisdictions seeking to close regulatory gaps left by legacy federal statutes.
If the bills pass, residents could see a reduction in predatory spam calls through increased deterrence for telemarketers. The measure also provides a formal channel for Michiganders to file complaints directly with the attorney general's office.
The takeaway
Advocates recommend that consumers continue to report unsolicited calls to the state attorney general to assist in gathering data for enforcement. Protecting personal data remains the primary defense until new regulatory measures take full effect.
Further reading
Learn more about evolving Artificial Intelligence regulations and their impact on consumer privacy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WWMT.
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