Bill > HR10311

This bill, the Franchisee Freedom Act, provides a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations of the Franchise Rule of the Federal Trade Commission. Specifically, the bill allows any person who has been harmed by a violation of the Franchise Rule to seek actual damages, additional equitable relief such as contract rescission, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The bill establishes concurrent jurisdiction, allowing the civil action to be filed in either a U.S. District Court or a state court of competent jurisdiction where the claimant resides.