2014 House Bill 5367

Address “digital property” of deceased or incompetent individuals

Introduced in the House

Feb. 26, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Dan Lauwers (R-81)

To enable the personal representative of a deceased person to exercise control and rights related to the person’s “digital property,” which could include social media accounts (like Facebook) and much more. to address what happens when a person dies or becomes legally incompetent to his or her social media accounts, online “transactional service” accounts, online forms and applications, online terms-of-service agreements, and other forms of “digital property.” The bills would afford the person’s representative access and authority to use usernames, passwords, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.