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MI SB0952

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2022

Primary Sponsor

James Ananich

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds online cancellation requirement to Michigan Consumer Protection Act for automatic renewal contracts and continuous service contracts.

  • Defines "automatic renewal contract" as a paid subscription or purchasing agreement that automatically renews at the end of a definite term for a subsequent term.

  • Defines "continuous service contract" as a paid subscription or purchasing agreement that continues until the consumer cancels the service.

  • Requires merchants to allow consumers to cancel automatic renewal and continuous service contracts online, effective for contracts that take effect or are extended, renewed, or modified after the bill's effective date.

  • References existing unfair trade practice violations including requirements for Social Security numbers, credit card receipt disclosures, and identity theft protections.

Legislative Description

Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; a consumer to cancel automatic renewal and continuous service contracts online; allow. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3n.

Consumer protection: unfair trade practices

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform

3/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform3/8/2022

Full Bill Text

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