Bill > SB478

This bill makes several changes to California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act and related laws: Starting on July 1, 2024, it generally prohibits advertising, displaying, or offering a price for a good or service that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, except for taxes or government-imposed fees and certain postage or carriage charges. It provides some exceptions to this requirement, such as for financial entities that are required to make other disclosures. The bill also clarifies that certain assessments and business fees are considered government-imposed fees that can be excluded from the advertised price. The bill also makes changes related to the advertising and disclosure requirements for vehicle rentals, leases, and sales, specifying when certain fees and charges can be excluded from the advertised price without violating the prohibition on unfair or deceptive advertising. Additionally, the bill states that it is not a violation for a motor vehicle manufacturer to advertise the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). The bill includes some other clarifications and exceptions, such as regarding food delivery platforms and ongoing auctions. Overall, the intent is to address "drip pricing" and similar practices while still allowing certain disclosures and pricing practices.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB478