Consumer Protection
Virginia 2017 Regular Session
FOIA; record exclusion for personal contact information, definition. [SB-1040]
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); record exclusion for personal contact information; limitation. Provides that personal contact information provided to a public body for the purpose of receiving electronic mail from the public body is excluded from the mandatory disclosure provisions of FOIA, provided that the electronic mail recipient has requested that the public body not disclose such information. The bill defines "personal contact information" as the home or business (i) address, (ii) email address, or (iii) telephone number or comparable
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Sponsored by: Sen. Emmett Hanger
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0140) on 02/21/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Modifying the penalties imposed on debt collectors who violate the provisions of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act [HB-2768]
The purpose of this bill is to make the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act more consistent with the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The bill modifies the penalties imposed on debt collectors who violate the provisions of the WVCCPA. It limits the amount an individual consumer may be awarded to actual damages plus $1000 per action, and in class actions for the entire class to the lesser of $500,000 or 1 percent of the debt collector’s net worth. The bill also reduces the time period that an action may be brought from four
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Sponsored by: Rep. Allen Evans
Filed For Introduction on 03/01/2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating the sale or transfer of secondhand watches. [SB-350]
Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating the sale or transfer of secondhand watches.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nicholas Taylor
Not Again Placed On Intent Calendar on 04/24/2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to notice to policyholders and agents of certain changes to property and casualty insurance policies. [HB-647]
Relating to notice to policyholders and agents of certain changes to property and casualty insurance policies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Hubert Vo
Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/09/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Prohibiting retailers from selling or leasing products without operating digital blocking capability [SB-447]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit retailers from selling or leasing products that make content accessible on the Internet unless the product contains an active and operating digital blocking capability that renders obscene material inaccessible. The bill provides exceptions. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes a fee. The bill creates a special fund. The bill designated how moneys from the fund may be spent. The bill provides for injunctive relief, civil actions and criminal penalties.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Karnes
Filed For Introduction on 02/27/2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to litigation financing transactions. [HB-584]
Relating to litigation financing transactions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ana Hernandez
Read First Time on 02/20/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Eliminating conflicting provisions within current code relating to the application of payments and the assessment of delinquency fees on consumer credit sales [HB-2672]
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate conflicting provisions within current code relating to the application of payments and the assessment of delinquency fees on consumer credit sales and consumer loans. The bill also permits a lender to hold a partial or nonconforming payment in suspense until such time as a full payment can be applied.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Frich
Do Pass With Title Amendment, But First To Finance on 03/07/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, revises certain provisions regarding a litigation financier. - Amends TCA Section 47-16-105 and Section 47-16-109. [HB-366]
As enacted, revises certain provisions regarding a litigation financier. - Amends TCA Section 47-16-105 and Section 47-16-109.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Lynn
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 212 on 05/03/2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage. [HB-477]
Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Collier
Referred To Business & Commerce on 05/18/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, revises certain provisions regarding a litigation financier. - Amends TCA Section 47-16-105 and Section 47-16-109. [SB-305]
As enacted, revises certain provisions regarding a litigation financier. - Amends TCA Section 47-16-105 and Section 47-16-109.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson
Pub. Ch. 212 on 05/03/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, extends from 180 to 185 the number of days following cancellation due to a natural disaster of an event sponsored by a charitable organization that must elapse before ticket buyers forfeit refund of the purchase price. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 62. [SB-283]
As introduced, extends from 180 to 185 the number of days following cancellation due to a natural disaster of an event sponsored by a charitable organization that must elapse before ticket buyers forfeit refund of the purchase price. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 62.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg
Action Deferred In Senate Commerce And Labor Committee To 4/4/2017 on 04/03/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Relating to disclaimers of warranties with respect to goods which are the subject of or are intended to become the subject of a consumer transaction [HB-2578]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the exclusion, modification or limitation of any warranty or remedy in the sale of used motor vehicles; to allow a consumer to waive a warranty on used motor vehicle as to a particular defect or malfunction only if the dealer has disclosed the particular defect; to identify conditions permitting "as is" sales of used motor vehicles; to require conspicuous disclosure of "as is" sales; to clarify that "as is" sales do not waive express warranties made by a dealer; and to require dealers to conform to federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Folk
Filed For Introduction on 02/20/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, provides exceptions to the standard formula required for gasoline blended with ethanol; exceptions to remain in effect until ASTM incorporates changes to the vapor pressure maximums for ethanol blends after this act's effective date. - Amends TCA Section 47-18-1304. [SB-237]
As enacted, provides exceptions to the standard formula required for gasoline blended with ethanol; exceptions to remain in effect until ASTM incorporates changes to the vapor pressure maximums for ethanol blends after this act's effective date. - Amends TCA Section 47-18-1304.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey
Pub. Ch. 106 on 04/19/2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans. [HB-336]
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Collier
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/25/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Relating to application of payments on consumer credit sale and loans [SB-344]
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate conflicting provisions within current code relating to the application of payments and the assessment of delinquency fees on consumer credit sales and consumer loans. The bill also permits a lender to hold a partial or nonconforming payment in suspense until such time as a full payment can be applied.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Trump
Chapter 37, Acts, Regular Session, 2017 on 05/23/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Va Freedom of Information Act; working papers and correspondence exempt.for presidents of higher ed. [SB-931]
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; working papers and correspondence exemption for presidents of public institutions of higher education. Eliminates the working papers and correspondence record exemption for the president or other chief executive officer of any public institution of higher education in Virginia. The bill contains a technical amendment.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Petersen
Failed To Report (defeated) In General Laws And Technology (6-y 7-n) on 01/23/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public access to meetings of public bodies. [HB-1540]
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); public access to meetings of public bodies. Revises FOIA's various open meeting exemptions relating to legal matters, litigation, certain museums, and the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority. The bill also (i) clarifies where meeting notices and minutes are to be posted, (ii) requires copies of proposed agendas to be made available, (iii) eliminates reporting to the Joint Commission on Science and Technology when a state public body convenes an electronic communication meeting, and
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Sponsored by: Rep. James LeMunyon
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0616) on 03/16/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public access to records of public bodies. [HB-1539]
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); public access to records of public bodies. Clarifies the definition of public record. The bill also (i) defines "personal contact information" that is excluded from FOIA's mandatory disclosure provisions in certain cases; (ii) clarifies that a requester has the right to inspect records or receive copies at his option; (iii) clarifies language in certain record exclusions under FOIA that certain records may be disclosed at the discretion of the custodian; (iv) consolidates the personnel record exclusion
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Sponsored by: Rep. James LeMunyon
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0778) on 04/05/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, extends from 180 to 185 the number of days following cancellation due to a natural disaster of an event sponsored by a charitable organization that must elapse before ticket buyers forfeit refund of the purchase price. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 62. [HB-120]
As introduced, extends from 180 to 185 the number of days following cancellation due to a natural disaster of an event sponsored by a charitable organization that must elapse before ticket buyers forfeit refund of the purchase price. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 62.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Lynn
Rec. For Pass. If Am., Ref. To Calendar & Rules Committee on 03/29/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Relating to disclaimers and exclusions of warranties in consumer transactions for goods [HB-2464]
The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of used manufactured homes with “as is” warranties or sale with waivers of warranties as to defects disclosed by the merchant.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles
Filed For Introduction on 02/15/2017