Michigan HB6305: Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; applicability of consumer protection act; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.904) & adds sec. 2a.

What the bill says

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.

From the introduced text, August 27, 2026:

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. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 2a. This act must be liberally construed to effectuate the act's purpose, and the remedies provided under this act are in addition to any other remedy provided by law. Sec. 4. (1) This act does not apply to either of the following: (a) A transaction or conduct specifically specific method, act, or practice that is expressly authorized under the laws administered of this state or the United States or by a regulatory an agency, board, or officer acting under statutory authority administering the laws of this state or the United States. This subdivision does not exempt a method, act, or practice from this act solely because either of the following apply: (i) The method, act, or practice is part of a general transaction that is specifically authorized under the laws of this state or the United States. (ii) The method, act, or practice, or the general transaction in which the method, act, or practice is part, is subject to governmental regulation. (b) An act done by the publisher, owner, agent, or employee of a newspaper, periodical, directory, radio or television station, or …

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Sponsors

• Breen, Kelly (D, 21) · primary sponsor
• Scott, Helena (D, 8)
• Mentzer, Denise (D, 61)
• Wilson, Jimmie (D, 32)
• Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47)
• Young, Stephanie (D, 16)
• Phillips, Tonya (D, 7)
• Xiong, Mai (D, 13)
• Koleszar, Matt (D, 22)
• Weiss, Regina (D, 5)
• MacDonell, Sharon (D, 56)

Latest actions

1. August 27, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
2. August 27, 2026: referred to Committee on Economic Competitiveness
3. August 27, 2026: read a first time
4. August 27, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Kelly Breen

Common questions

What is HB6305?

HB6305 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; applicability of consumer protection act; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.904) & adds sec. 2a.

What does HB6305 do?

In its own words: 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.

What is the status of HB6305?

In committee as of August 27, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026 (August 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6305?

Breen, Kelly (D, 21), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB6305?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6305