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MI HB5933
Bill
Status
3/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mari Manoogian
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AI Summary
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Amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to add "3j" as a violation of unfair trade practices, referencing it in section 3(1)(ll)
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Requires sellers to clearly disclose automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts in at least 10-point type, including term length, renewal charges, price changes, cancellation procedures, and contact information
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Mandates written or electronic notice to consumers 30-60 days before contract renewal for contracts over 2 months, with at least 30 days to cancel after receiving notice
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Prohibits charging cancellation fees at the end of initial or renewal terms and requires online contracts to offer online-only cancellation options
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Makes consumer contracts that violate these requirements voidable by the consumer; applies to contracts that take effect, extend, renew, or are modified after the bill's effective date
Legislative Description
Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3j.
Trade: business practices
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/17/2022
3/22/2022