Bill
SB 25-157
Overview: SB 25-157, Deceptive Trade Practice Significant Impact Standard, was lost on the Senate Third Reading with no amendments.Purpose and Intent: The bill aimed to establish a
Overview: SB 25-157, Deceptive Trade Practice Significant Impact Standard, was lost on the Senate Third Reading with no amendments.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aimed to establish a "significant impact" standard for determining whether a deceptive trade practice should be considered a violation under the state's consumer protection laws. The goal was to focus enforcement efforts on practices that have a substantial impact on consumers, rather than minor or technical violations.
Key Provisions:
- Defined a "significant impact" standard, which would consider factors such as the number of consumers affected, the severity of the harm, and the financial impact on consumers.
- Required the state's consumer protection agency to prioritize enforcement actions based on the significant impact of the deceptive trade practice.
- Provided guidance on the types of practices that would and would not meet the significant impact threshold.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would have primarily affected the state's consumer protection agency, as it would have altered their enforcement priorities and approach to addressing deceptive trade practices. Consumers may have also been impacted, as the significant impact standard could have resulted in fewer enforcement actions for certain types of violations.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill was lost on the Senate Third Reading, meaning it did not pass the legislature and will not become law. This indicates that the bill did not garner sufficient support to advance through the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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