Michigan SB535: Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.901 - 445.922) by adding sec. 3j. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0536'25

What the bill says

To amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," (MCL 445.901 to 445.922) by adding section 3j.

From the engrossed text, June 25, 2026:

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," (MCL 445.901 to 445.922) by adding section 3j. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 3j. (1) A person engaged in trade or commerce that sells, leases, or offers to sell or lease a service or good to a consumer under a consumer contract with an automatic renewal provision shall disclose the automatic renewal provision in a clear and conspicuous manner in the contract or contract offer. A disclosure under this subsection must include all of the following: (a) That the contract will automatically renew if the consumer agrees to the contract. (b) The length of the initial term of the contract and the length of each renewal period under the contract. (c) The amount to be charged to the consumer for the initial term of the contract and the amount to be charged to the consumer for any renewal period, including, but not limited to, both of the following: (i) The terms of any promotional or discounted price for a limited period of time. (ii) If the contract or contract offer includes a free gift or trial period, a clear and conspicuous explanation of the price that will be charged after the trial period ends or the manner in which the pricing will change on …

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Sponsors

• Singh, Sam (D, 28) · primary sponsor
• Johnson, Ruth (R, 24)

Latest actions

1. June 25, 2026: referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
2. June 25, 2026: read a first time
3. June 25, 2026: received on 06/25/2026
4. June 25, 2026: PASSED ROLL CALL # 158 YEAS 35 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
5. June 25, 2026: PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE
6. June 25, 2026: RULES SUSPENDED
7. June 25, 2026: PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3)
8. June 25, 2026: SUBSTITUTE (S-3) CONCURRED IN
9. June 25, 2026: REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3)
10. June 25, 2026: SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: RUTH JOHNSON

Votes

• PASSED (June 25, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported Favorably With Substitute S-1 6/17/2026 (June 18, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB535?

SB535 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.901 - 445.922) by adding sec. 3j. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0536'25.

What does SB535 do?

In its own words: To amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," (MCL 445.901 to 445.922) by adding section 3j.

What is the status of SB535?

In committee as of June 25, 2026. Latest action: referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform (June 25, 2026).

Who sponsored SB535?

Singh, Sam (D, 28), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB535?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0535