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MS HB1389
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes
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AI Summary
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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.
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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."
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Designates violations as unfair or deceptive acts in trade or commerce, entitling consumers to remedies under Mississippi Code Chapter 24, Title 75.
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Assigns the Office of Consumer Protection in the Attorney General's office to investigate alleged violations.
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Effective date: July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Mattresses; require seller to give notice when previously owned.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020