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MI HB5294

Bill

Status

Passed

3/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Lightner

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires third parties offering online services similar to state government services to display conspicuous notifications stating they are not a government agency, not endorsed by government, and not affiliated with or under contract with government agencies.

  • Mandates third parties provide a direct link to the actual governmental agency's website where customers can access the legitimate online service.

  • Requires third parties to display a conspicuous notification of any fees before completing a transaction for the online service.

  • Prohibits non-governmental persons from simulating court documents, judicial processes, or administrative documents of any kind.

  • Prohibits non-governmental persons from using government language, symbols, logos, seals, emblems, website addresses, or other content that could reasonably cause confusion that goods or services are from a government entity.

Legislative Description

Consumer protection: marketing and advertising; disclosure from third-party websites conducting state business; modify. Amends sec. 3m of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903m).

State agencies (existing): other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 22'22 With Immediate Effect

3/10/2022

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform11/30/2021
Regulatory Reform9/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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