SB0993

Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; violation under Michigan consumer protection act for certain violations under the shopping reform and modernization act; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0992'26

Introduced·5/20/26
Introduced Text

Amends Michigan consumer protection law to include violations of the Shopping Reform and Modernization Act as unfair trade practices.

This bill amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to include violations of the Shopping Reform and Modernization Act as unfair trade practices. It specifies that certain deceptive representations about product characteristics, such as recycled content or degradability, and misrepresentations about goods or services, are unlawful. The bill also addresses issues like failing to disclose material facts, causing confusion about credit terms, and making false statements about price reductions.

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Current
Economic And Community Development Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 PM

Senate Economic and Community Development

History

May 20

Senate

Introduced By Senator John Cherry

May 20

Senate

Referred To Committee On Economic And Community Development