MI SB0283

Adds new unfair trade practice prohibiting retail sellers from requiring credit payment or refusing legal tender (cash) when offered by a buyer in in-person retail transactions.

Updates gender-specific pronouns throughout the Consumer Protection Act to use gender-neutral language ("the person" instead of "he or she").

Clarifies Social Security number requirements by adding a comma and specifying that identity verification for non-in-person electronic transactions may use alternate documentation if consumer refuses to provide SSN.

Excludes telephone, mail, and internet-based transactions from the cash payment requirement, applying the prohibition only to in-person retail sales.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.