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MS HB1389

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sale or lease of previously owned mattresses without disclosing to the buyer or lessee that the mattress has been previously sold, leased, or possessed.

  • Requires a yellow disclosure tag (minimum 3 by 4.5 inches) to be securely attached to secondhand mattresses stating "THIS MATTRESS/BOX SPRING IS PREVIOUSLY OWNED. THIS TAG IS NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER."

  • Designates violations as unfair or deceptive acts in trade or commerce, entitling consumers to remedies under Mississippi Code Chapter 24, Title 75.

  • Assigns the Office of Consumer Protection in the Attorney General's office to investigate alleged violations.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Mattresses; require seller to give notice when previously owned.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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