Bill > LB385

This bill amends the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act by updating and expanding the definition of deceptive trade practices in Nebraska. The bill adds several new provisions to the existing law, including specific prohibitions on deceptive practices related to digital content and media. Notable additions include restrictions on file-sharing programs without clear user consent, prohibitions on creating or distributing sexually explicit content involving minors or non-consenting individuals, and expanded definitions for terms like "promote" and "publish" in the digital context. The bill also introduces new protections against deceptive practices in areas such as charitable solicitations, substance marketing, and home sale agreements. Importantly, the bill maintains the existing principle that a complainant does not need to prove competition between parties to prevail in an action under the Act. The amendments aim to modernize consumer protection laws by addressing emerging digital and technological practices that could potentially mislead or harm consumers, while preserving the Act's fundamental goal of preventing deceptive trade practices across various business contexts.

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