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MI HB4843
Bill
Status
12/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Abraham Aiyash
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AI Summary
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Amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to add Section 3j regulating automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts.
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Requires merchants to disclose automatic renewal terms in at least 14-point type, including initial and renewal charges, term lengths, any price changes, and cancellation procedures.
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Mandates electronic notice to consumers 30-60 days before contract renewal, with at least 30 calendar days to cancel without penalty or additional charges.
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Requires electronic notifications every 6 months (or annually for on-site equipment facilities) confirming the consumer's subscription and ongoing payment obligation.
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Permits consumers who accept contracts online to cancel exclusively online, and makes contracts violating these requirements voidable by the consumer; exempts telecommunications and broadband services regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission.
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
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
12/18/2024