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 3p.
Senate Bill No. 884 aims to amend the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to address and prohibit various trade practices. Key provisions include:
Prohibiting misleading representations about the source, quality, condition, or standard of goods and services, including false advertising and the omission of material facts. Banning practices that exploit consumers' vulnerabilities, such as coercion, taking advantage of disabilities, illiteracy, or inability to understand the language of an agreement, and undue pressure from sales presentations. Addressing discrepancies between oral and written agreements, misrepresentations of environmental claims, and misleading statements about the benefits of a product or service. Prohibiting specific deceptive practices related to sales presentations, home solicitation laws, the improper request of Social Security numbers, and the issuance of receipts displaying sensitive credit or debit card information. Setting requirements for advertisements that offer free goods or services, ensuring clear disclosure of terms and conditions. Establishing guidelines for representations made during transactions, including the need for truthful acknowledgment of acceptance, delivery, compliance with laws, or other performance aspects. Addressing the sale of non-lead-free plumbing products without proper labeling and misleading affiliations in live musical performances.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs
