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MI HB4843

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Abraham Aiyash

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to add Section 3j regulating automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts.

  • 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.

  • Mandates electronic notice to consumers 30-60 days before contract renewal, with at least 30 calendar days to cancel without penalty or additional charges.

  • Requires electronic notifications every 6 months (or annually for on-site equipment facilities) confirming the consumer's subscription and ongoing payment obligation.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government Operations12/18/2024
Economic Development And Small Business6/22/2023

Full Bill Text

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