Bill > SB0536

This bill amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to update and clarify numerous consumer protection provisions, focusing primarily on expanding protections against unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive trade practices. The bill makes several technical changes, such as updating language to be more gender-neutral by replacing terms like "his or her" with "the consumer's," and modifies specific provisions related to consumer interactions. Key updates include stricter requirements for prize offerings (such as increasing required disclosure font size from 10-point to 14-point), more detailed regulations about representing environmental claims on products, and enhanced protections around Social Security number disclosure. The bill also adds provisions about musical performance advertising to prevent deceptive representations about band affiliations, and expands restrictions on how businesses can use consumers' personal information. Notably, the bill is tied to another piece of legislation (Senate Bill 535) and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law. The amendments aim to provide more comprehensive consumer protections by closing potential loopholes and creating clearer standards for businesses in their interactions with consumers.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0536