Bill > SB0354

This bill modifies existing Michigan law concerning consumer protection, specifically focusing on home solicitation sales and the regulation of telephone solicitations. The key provisions involve removing regulations related to telephone solicitations entirely, while updating and clarifying the rules for home solicitation sales. For home solicitation sales, which are defined as sales over $25 made at a buyer's residence where the seller initiates the contact, the bill clarifies that the seller must provide a written agreement or offer to purchase that includes a prominent statement informing the buyer of their right to cancel the transaction within three business days. This notice must also explain that the seller cannot have a third party pick up payment before this cancellation period ends. The bill also mandates that the seller provide a separate, detailed "notice of cancellation" form to the buyer, outlining the process and timeline for returning payments and goods. Important terms like "business day" (defined as Monday through Friday, excluding holidays), "commission" (referring to the Michigan Public Service Commission), "federally insured depository institution" (a bank or credit union with federal deposit insurance), and "fixed location" (a regular place of business) are defined or redefined. The bill also repeals sections of the previous law that dealt with telephone solicitations, including definitions related to automatic dialing devices, do-not-call lists, and the definition of a telephone solicitor, effectively removing these regulations from the books.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0354