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MI HB5933

MI HB5933
Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3j.


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Introduced
03/17/2022
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

101st Legislature

Bill Summary

Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) by adding sec. 3j.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to require the disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts. Specifically, it mandates that businesses clearly and conspicuously disclose the automatic renewal terms, including the length of the initial and renewal periods, the pricing, and the cancellation process. The bill also requires businesses to provide advance notice to consumers before automatically renewing a contract longer than two months, and prohibits them from charging additional fees or penalties for cancellation. The bill applies to contracts that take effect, are extended, renewed, or modified after the effective date of the amendment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/17/2022 (on 03/22/2022)

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