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MI HB5933

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Mari Manoogian

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to add "3j" as a violation of unfair trade practices, referencing it in section 3(1)(ll)

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prohibits charging cancellation fees at the end of initial or renewal terms and requires online contracts to offer online-only cancellation options

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism3/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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