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HB 518

An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Armanini and 7 co-sponsors

HB 518 revises Pennsylvania's consumer protection law by amending definitions of unfair trade practices and their legal exemptions, affecting consumer rights and business liability standards.

Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
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Bill Summary · HB 518

Legislative bill overview

HB 518 modifies Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) by revising definitions and expanding or clarifying what constitutes unlawful business practices and their exemptions. The bill was recently referred to the Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities committee but specific amendments are not yet publicly detailed in available records.

Why is this important

The UTPCPL is the primary state mechanism protecting consumers from deceptive business practices, affecting everything from retail transactions to service contracts. Changes to its definitions and unlawful practices list directly impact what businesses can be held liable for and what consumers can seek recourse on, potentially strengthening or narrowing protections depending on the specific amendments.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional ambiguity – Without seeing the specific changes, unclear how "unfair practices" and "exclusions" are being redefined could favor either consumers or businesses
  • Exemptions scope – Expanding exclusions could shield certain industries or business models from consumer protections
  • Enforcement implications – Changes may affect the Attorney General's ability to prosecute violations or consumers' rights to private lawsuits

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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