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MI HB5981

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mike McFall

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits retail groceries from using dynamic pricing on food items sold or eligible for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC program)

  • Establishes civil fines of up to $5,000 per item per day for violations, with fines collected deposited into the consumer protection and antitrust revolving enforcement and education fund

  • Defines "dynamic pricing" as fluctuating prices based on demand, season, consumer data, or other factors including artificial intelligence-enabled pricing adjustments

  • Amends existing administrative penalty provisions in the Food Law to clarify language and procedures for violations

  • Takes effect only if House Bill No. 5199 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law

Legislative Description

Human services: food assistance; dynamic pricing of WIC approved items; prohibit. Amends sec. 5105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.5105) & adds sec. 5102.

Human services: food assistance

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/15/2024

10/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Health Policy9/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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