THIRD-PARTY ONLINE SERVICES                                                                  H.B. 5294:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 5294 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Sarah L. Lightner

House Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Senate Committee:  Regulatory Reform

CONTENT

The bill would amend Section 3m of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to do the following:

-- Modify provisions requiring third-party entities to include certain notifications to consumers if they offer online services that are provided by State agencies or departments.

-- Modify the definition of "online services".

-- Delete a provision specifying that failure to comply with notification requirements is a violation of Section 3m.

-- Prohibit a person that was not part of or associated with a governmental entity from taking certain actions.

The bill would take effect 91 days after the Legislature adjourns its 2021 regular session sine die.

MCL 445.903                                                         Legislative Analyst:  Stephen Jackson

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  2-10-22                                                   Fiscal Analyst:  Joe Carrasco

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.