2021 House Bill 5294 / 2022 Public Act 22

Extend reach of ban on offering faux-government services

Introduced in the House

Sept. 14, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-65)

To expand a provision of a state “consumer protection act” that restricts third parties from offering online services that are similar to ones performed by a governmental agency, by requiring they “conspicuously” indicate that the operation is not a government entity, and disclosing the prices and terms.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 26, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 10, 2021

Passed in the House 98 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 9, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 22, 2022

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To expand a provision of a state “consumer protection act” that restricts third parties from offering online services that are similar to ones performed by a governmental agency, by requiring they “conspicuously” indicate that the operation is not a government entity, and disclosing the prices and terms.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

March 10, 2022