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MI HB5485

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ben Frederick

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires online marketplaces to obtain and disclose identity information for high-volume third-party sellers, including seller name, full physical address, whether seller manufactures/imports/resells products, and working telephone number and email address.

  • Permits partial disclosure of seller physical address if seller requests and represents having only a residential address (limited to country/state) or a business returns address, subject to marketplace verification and withdrawal of permission if seller makes false representations.

  • Mandates online marketplaces include a conspicuous reporting mechanism on product listing pages allowing consumers to electronically or telephonically report suspicious marketplace activity.

  • Requires online marketplaces that fulfill orders to disclose to consumers if the product's actual supplier differs from the seller listed on the product page.

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment and is contingent upon passage of House Bills 5486 and 5487 in the 101st Legislature.

Legislative Description

Consumer protection: consumer solicitation; disclosures to consumers regarding high-volume third-party sellers on online marketplaces; require. Amends 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.991 - 445.922) by adding sec. 3p. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5486'21, HB 5487'21

Trade: consumer goods and services

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/27/2021

10/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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