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MI SB0956

MI SB0956
Trade: business practices; excessively increased pricing for energy products and services during a market disruption; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0954'24, SB 0955'24


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Introduced
06/26/2024
In Committee
12/12/2024
Crossed Over
12/12/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain energy products and services during a period of market disruption; to provide remedies and penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

AI Summary

This bill creates the "Energy Pricing Protection Act" to prohibit excessive pricing of certain energy products and services, such as gasoline, propane, and home heating oil, during periods of market disruption. It provides remedies and penalties, including allowing the Attorney General to bring class action lawsuits and impose civil fines. The bill also grants the Attorney General investigative powers and allows for criminal penalties for intentional violations. The provisions of this bill are contingent on the enactment of two other Senate bills, 954 and 955.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 12/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Energy
  • ‐ Natural Gas and Oil

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