2023 House Bill 4867

Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; applicability of consumer protection act; revise.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 445.904), as amended by 2014 PA 251.

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Clarifies that the Michigan Consumer Protection Act does not apply to certain actions by media entities in the dissemination of advertisements unless there is knowledge or a reasonable expectation of the advertisement's deceptive nature or a direct financial interest in the advertised product or service.

Introduced in the House

June 28, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-22) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Veronica Paiz (D-11) and Regina Weiss (D-6)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform