Michigan HB5137 amends consumer protection laws to increase compensation for overcharged items and adjust damages annually.
Michigan HB5137 amends sections 9 and 12 of the 2011 PA 15 to enhance consumer protection. It applies to retail sales where a price is displayed, the sale is recorded by an automatic checkout system, and the buyer receives a receipt. Buyers who suffer a loss due to being overcharged can seek compensation within 30 days. Starting January 1, 2028, the state treasurer will adjust the compensation amount annually based on the Detroit Consumer Price Index.
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