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MI HB6000

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to add Section 3p, which establishes requirements for businesses participating in round-up donation programs.

  • Requires businesses to post a sign at least 5 inches by 2 inches at each cash register disclosing the name of the recipient organization, the organization's website domain, and whether it is tax-exempt under 26 USC 501(c)(3).

  • Requires businesses to include the organization name and website domain on receipts for consumers who choose to participate in the round-up donation program.

  • Defines "round-up donation program" as a program where a business offers consumers the option to donate to an organization when purchasing goods or services.

  • Makes technical corrections to Section 3 by replacing gendered pronouns ("he or she," "his or her") with gender-neutral language throughout the existing unfair trade practices definitions.

Legislative Description

Consumer protection: other; businesses that participate in round-up donation programs; require certain disclosures related to organization receiving the funds. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3p.

Trade: business practices

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/15/2024

10/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/26/2024

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