Consumer Protection

State (Tennessee)
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] [Disaster Relief ] [Consumer Protection ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Nonprofit ]
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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State (West Virginia)
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] [Consumer Protection ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Folk Filed For Introduction on 02/20/2017

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State (Tennessee)
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] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
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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State (Texas)
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] [Insurance ] [Healthcare ]
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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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Relating to application of payments on consumer credit sale and loans [SB-344] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ]
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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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Va Freedom of Information Act; working papers and correspondence exempt.for presidents of higher ed. [SB-931] [Education ] [Data Privacy ]
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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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public access to meetings of public bodies. [HB-1540] [Technology and Innovation ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Ethics ] [Libraries ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James LeMunyon Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0616) on 03/16/2017

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public access to records of public bodies. [HB-1539] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Pensions ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James LeMunyon Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0778) on 04/05/2017

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State (Tennessee)
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] [Consumer Protection ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Nonprofit ]
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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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Relating to disclaimers and exclusions of warranties in consumer transactions for goods [HB-2464] [Consumer Protection ] [Housing ]
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

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to contracts and other documents issued by credit access businesses. [HB-197] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ]
Relating to contracts and other documents issued by credit access businesses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Diego Bernal Read First Time on 02/14/2017

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Relating to consumer protection of new manufactured home warranties [HB-2371] [Consumer Protection ] [Housing ]
The purpose of this bill is to place upon the manufacturers of manufactured homes the duty to meet their obligations and responsibilities under the terms of the express warranties extended to the consumers in this state. The bill provides consumers additional remedies to enforce the warranties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Fluharty Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2017

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Protecting consumers from surprise bills by health care providers [HB-2327] [Healthcare ] [Consumer Protection ] [Insurance ] [Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to define surprise bills, to protect consumers from surprise bills in certain circumstances, to require additional disclosures by health care providers, hospitals and insurers and to require insurers to develop an access plan with certain components for consumers, and establishing how surprise bills are to be handled in certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Fleischauer Filed For Introduction on 02/10/2017

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Relating to pawnbrokers generally [SB-202] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ] [Small Business ]
The purpose of this bill is to limit pawnbrokers from purchasing or receiving gift cards as a pawn.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Trump Communicated To House on 04/08/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties. [HB-334] [Consumer Protection ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Collier Read First Time on 02/15/2017

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, etc. [SB-839] [Consumer Protection ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Safety ]
Virginia Consumer Protection Act; storm-related repairs. Provides that it is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for a supplier to engage in fraudulent or improper or dishonest conduct while engaged in a transaction that was initiated (i) during a declared state of emergency or (ii) to repair damage resulting from the event that prompted the declaration of a state of emergency, regardless of whether the supplier is a licensed contractor. This bill is identical to HB 1422.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Glen Sturtevant Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0016) on 02/17/2017

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Permitting exclusion, modification or limitation of warranties in sale of used motor vehicles [SB-216] [Consumer Protection ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Trump To House Judiciary on 03/22/2017

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Relating to disclaimers of warranties regarding used manufactured homes [SB-217] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Consumer Protection ]
The purpose of this bill is to establish that an employee’s termination from employment for testing positive on a drug or alcohol test lawfully required by the employer disqualifies that employee for benefits.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Trump To House Judiciary on 03/29/2017

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State (Utah)
Utah 2017 General Session

Consumer Protection Revisions [SB-33] [Consumer Protection ]
Consumer Protection Revisions

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Curtis Bramble Governor Signed In Lieutenant Governor's Office For Filing on 03/17/2017

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, etc. [HB-1422] [Consumer Protection ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Safety ]
Virginia Consumer Protection Act; storm-related repairs. Provides that it is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for a supplier to engage in fraudulent or improper or dishonest conduct while engaged in a transaction that was initiated (i) during a declared state of emergency or (ii) to repair damage resulting from the event that prompted the declaration of a state of emergency, regardless of whether the supplier is a licensed contractor. This bill is identical to SB 839.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Hugo Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0011) on 02/17/2017

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