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MI HB5202
Bill
Status
10/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Will Snyder
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AI Summary
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Adds "legal pharmaceutical product" to the definition of "goods" under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act.
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Creates new unfair trade practice: manufacturers or producers failing to accurately represent the risks involved in the intended use of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, medications, herbal products, dietary supplements, or botanical extracts.
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Updates language throughout the act to use gender-neutral pronouns and terminology (e.g., "the person" instead of "he or she").
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Clarifies that "trade or commerce" includes pyramid promotional schemes as defined in 2018 PA 186 and excludes only franchises as defined in 1974 PA 269.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; liability for inaccurate representations concerning risks of certain drugs, medications, and supplements; clarify. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.902 & 445.903).
Health: pharmaceuticals
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/24/2023
10/25/2023