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Introduced
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
In Committee
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; modifying provisions governing deceptive trade practices and consumer fraud; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 325D.44, subdivisions 1, 2; 325F.69, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision.
AI Summary
This bill modifies provisions governing deceptive trade practices and consumer fraud in Minnesota. It amends the definition of "deceptive trade practice" to include engaging in unfair methods of competition or unfair or unconscionable acts or practices. It also provides a standard of proof for determining what constitutes an unfair or unconscionable act or practice, which includes practices that offend public policy, are immoral or unethical, or are substantially injurious to consumers, competitors, or other businesses. Additionally, the bill expands the consumer fraud law to prohibit "unfair or unconscionable practices" in connection with the sale of merchandise.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection (on 03/23/2023)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3121&ssn=0&y=2023 |
BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3121&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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