MI HB6226

Amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to add "business opportunity" definition, covering sales of products/equipment/supplies enabling purchasers to start businesses where sellers make specific representations about locations, repurchasing products, income guarantees, or sales programs.

Expands the definition of "goods" to include legal pharmaceutical products and adds definitions for "performing group," "recording group," and "sound recording" related to music performance protections.

Adds new unfair trade practice prohibitions including failure to accurately represent risks of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, herbal products, dietary supplements, and botanical extracts.

Prohibits requiring consumers to disclose social security numbers except for credit applications, legal requirements, consumer reports, background checks, or fraud prevention in electronic transactions; requires alternative verification methods upon request.

Establishes protections against deceptive advertising of live musical performances using false affiliations with recording groups, with exceptions for authorized performers, tribute shows, or federal trademark holders.