2023 House Bill 5037

Trade: consumer goods and services; price cap on bottled water at mass entertainment venues; provide for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3j.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Broadens the definition of unlawful practices in trade or commerce, focusing on preventing a variety of unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive behaviors. Key areas of focus include preventing confusion over the source or quality of goods and services, banning deceptive geographic designations, stopping false representations and disparaging of goods or services, and addressing advertising without intent to supply.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 26, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-26) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Jason Morgan (D-23), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Joey Andrews (D-38), Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform