Revise consumer protection laws

2025 Regular Session

Draft bill to revise state consumer protection laws, aiming to modernize UDAP standards and enforcement; but it died in process and is not advancing.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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Summary of LC 576 — Revise consumer protection laws

LC 576 is a draft bill titled “Revise consumer protection laws.” The available information indicates the bill was introduced on October 21, 2024, but has not advanced and is currently categorized as Draft Died in Process. The docket shows an on-hold status and a drafter assignment on its introduction date, with the final action recorded as “Draft Died in Process” on May 22, 2025.

Overview and Purpose

Purpose: The bill aims to revise and update the state’s consumer protection statutes. The specific objectives, changes, or reform targets are not provided in the available summary.

Context: As a revision of consumer protection laws, the bill would typically seek to modernize protections for consumers, respond to evolving market practices (e.g., online commerce, data privacy, digital advertising), and clarify enforcement and remedies.

Key Provisions (Note: Text not provided)

The exact provisions are not listed in the available information. If enacted, a bill of this scope generally could address:

Definitions of unfair or deceptive acts or practices (UDAP) and related standards.
Enforcement powers and procedures for the state attorney general or consumer protection agency.
Remedies, including civil penalties, restitution, injunctions, or private rights of action.
Consumer disclosures, contract terms, and disclosure requirements for products or services.
Scope covering digital platforms, online marketplaces, data privacy, and cross-border or online transactions.
Safeguards for vulnerable populations and mechanisms for ongoing rulemaking or updates.

Specific provisions, thresholds, timelines, and penalties are not available in the summary.

Affected Parties

Consumers who are protected under state consumer protection laws.

Businesses and organizations engaged in commerce within the state, including retailers, service providers, and online platforms.

Regulatory and enforcement agencies responsible for consumer protection.

Legal practitioners and courts that interpret and apply UDAP standards.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: October 21, 2024.

Draft status: Assigned to a drafter and placed on hold on the introduction date.

Action history: Draft On Hold (2024-10-21); Drafter Assigned (2024-10-21); Draft Died in Process (2025-05-22).

Current status: Died in Process, indicating the bill did not progress to passage and is no longer being actively pursued in its current form.

Implications and Next Steps

If revived or reintroduced, the bill could undergo substantial revision, with new sponsors, committee hearings, and public comment.

Stakeholders (consumers, businesses, and advocacy groups) may monitor for amendments that address enforcement, remedies, and online consumer protections.

A revived version would require a new timeline, public hearings, and potential amendments before advancing.

If you have access to the bill’s full text or a more detailed fiscal note or analysis, I can provide a more precise breakdown of the specific provisions and their effects.