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MI HB4843
MI HB4843Consumer 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
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
In Committee
12/18/2024
12/18/2024
Crossed Over
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled"Michigan consumer protection act,"by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3j.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to require businesses engaging in trade or commerce to clearly and conspicuously disclose automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts. The bill mandates specific disclosures, including the length of the initial and renewal terms, the pricing, and the procedure for cancellation. It also requires businesses to provide electronic notice before the end of the contract term, allow at least 30 days for the consumer to cancel, and honor timely cancellation requests without additional fees. The bill applies to contracts taking effect or being extended, renewed, or modified after the effective date, but excludes certain telecommunications services regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (33)
Abraham Aiyash (D)*,
Noah Arbit (D),
Felicia Brabec (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Brenda Carter (D),
Tyrone Carter (D),
Jaime Churches (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Kimberly Edwards (D),
Alabas Farhat (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Kristian Grant (D),
Jim Haadsma (D),
Jenn Hill (D),
Rachel Hood (D),
Kara Hope (D),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Jaz Martus (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Reggie Miller (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Christine Morse (D),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Laurie Pohutsky (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Nate Shannon (D),
Lori Stone (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 12/18/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4843 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billengrossed/House/htm/2023-HEBH-4843.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-4843-1777A848.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-4843-217CD31E.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/House/htm/2023-HIB-4843.htm |
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