2023 House Bill 5201

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, and by adding section 2a.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill aims to amend the Michigan Consumer Protection Act of 1976, specifically section 4 and adding a new section 2a. The proposed changes emphasize that the act should be interpreted broadly to fulfill its purpose, offering remedies in addition to those already provided by law.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 24, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Kelly Breen (D-21) and 13 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Kara Hope (D-74), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Rachel Hood (D-81), Natalie Price (D-5), Jason Morgan (D-23), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Mike McFall (D-8), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Jenn Hill (D-109), Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and Tullio Liberati (D-2)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform