2021 House Bill 4015 / Public Act 46

Authorize sanctions for offering faux-government services

Introduced in the House

Jan. 26, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-65)

To add to the dozens of violations specified in a state consumer protection act a new one that applies to a private third party who offers “online services that are performed by a state agency, department, or division” without “conspicuously” indicating that the operation is not a government entity, and without disclosing the prices and terms.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 23, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 24, 2021

Passed in the House 102 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 25, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 9, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 16, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To add to the dozens of violations specified in a state consumer protection act a new one that applies to a private third party who offers “online services that are performed by a state agency, department, or division” without “conspicuously” indicating that the operation is not a government entity, and without disclosing the prices and terms.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 1, 2021