January 8, 2003, Introduced by Senator JELINEK and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
A bill to amend 1982 PA 455, entitled
"The library privacy act,"
(MCL 397.601 to 397.606) by adding section 5a.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
1 Sec. 5a. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a
2 library shall require the user of any computer, computer program,
3 computer network, or computer system that the library makes
4 available to the public for internet access, sending or receiving
5 electronic mail, or any other use to do both of the following
6 before he or she is allowed to use the computer, computer
7 program, computer network, or computer system:
8 (a) Provide his or her name and address to a designated
9 library employee. The library shall maintain a log or register
10 that contains the name of each user, the computer or computer
11 system used, and the date and time of use.
1 (b) Provide to the designated library employee for inspection
2 the user's official Michigan operator's or chauffeur's license,
3 official Michigan personal identification card, or other bona
4 fide identification that confirms the identity of the user.
5 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the user logs onto or
6 accesses the computer, computer program, computer network, or
7 computer system utilizing a password or user name previously
8 granted, registered, or authorized by the library, from which the
9 library may determine the identity of the user from its records.