Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 535 — Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.901 - 445.922) by adding sec. 3j. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0536'25

Last action — referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires clearer disclosure of automatic renewal terms in consumer contracts.

This bill amends existing consumer protection laws to mandate that businesses must clearly disclose automatic renewal provisions in contracts. It aims to ensure consumers are fully informed about ongoing payments and terms.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers will benefit from clearer information about automatic renewal terms in their contracts, helping them make more informed decisions.

Summary

Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.901 - 445.922) by adding sec. 3j. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0536'25

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

136 added · 135 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 535 adds a requirement that businesses provide a clear and simple way for consumers to cancel contracts, particularly those with automatic renewal clauses. Additionally, it specifies that if a consumer uses this easy cancellation method, they must receive prompt confirmation of their cancellation. These changes are important because they aim to protect consumers from being locked into unwanted contracts and ensure they are fully informed about their options.

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SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
SB-535, As Passed Senate, June 25, 2026 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
(b) The length of the initial term of the contract and the VMP S02478'25 (S-1) 3ug5wo 1 length of each renewal period under the contract.
(b) The length of the initial term of the contract and the VMP S02478'25 (S-3)_SB535_APS_1 47a8wv 1 length of each renewal period under the contract.
(g) An email address, mailing address if the person directly bills the consumer, or other cost-effective, timely, and easy-to- use mechanism that the consumer may use to cancel the contract.
(g) An easy-to-use mechanism to cancel the contract.
(2) After a consumer enters into a contract with a person engaged in trade or commerce under subsection (1), the person shall provide an acknowledgment, in a form capable of being retained by the consumer, that includes the terms of the automatic renewal provision, the cancellation policy, and information regarding how VMP S02478'25 (S-1) 3ug5wo 1 to cancel using the easy-to-use mechanism required under subsection (3).
(2) After a consumer enters into a contract with a person engaged in trade or commerce under subsection (1), the person shall provide an acknowledgment, in a form capable of being retained by the consumer, that includes the terms of the automatic renewal provision, the cancellation policy, and information regarding how to cancel using the easy-to-use mechanism to cancel the contract required under subsection (3).
If the contract includes a free gift or trial of services, the acknowledgment must also disclose how to cancel and allow the consumer to cancel the goods or services before the consumer pays for the goods or services.
If the contract includes a free gift VMP S02478'25 (S-3)_SB535_APS_1 47a8wv 1 or trial period, the acknowledgment must also disclose how to cancel the contract before the consumer pays for the goods or services.
If a consumer uses an easy-to-use mechanism to cancel a contract under this subsection, the consumer must promptly receive a confirmation of cancellation.
If a consumer uses an easy-to-use mechanism to cancel the contract, the person shall promptly provide a confirmation of cancellation to the consumer.
(v) An email address, mailing address if the seller directly bills the consumer, toll-free telephone number, or other cost- effective, timely, and easy-to-use mechanism that the consumer may VMP S02478'25 (S-1) 3ug5wo 1 use to cancel the contract.
(v) An easy-to-use mechanism to cancel the contract.
(5) A person engaged in trade or commerce under this section shall do all of the following, as applicable:
(5) A person engaged in trade or commerce under this section VMP S02478'25 (S-3)_SB535_APS_1 47a8wv 1 shall do all of the following, as applicable:
(b) For a subscription that is month-to-month, provide a receipt to the consumer with a monthly charge electronically, if the consumer has provided the person with an email, or by mail, if the consumer has elected to have notices delivered by mail.
(b) For a subscription that is month-to-month, if any of the terms of the contract change from the previous month on contract renewal, provide a receipt to the consumer with a monthly charge electronically, if the consumer has provided the person with an email, or by mail, if the consumer has elected to have notices delivered by mail.
(a) Fail to allow the consumer a minimum of 30 calendar days after the receipt of the electronic notice under subsection (4) to give notice of the consumer's intent to cancel the contract at the end of the initial term or at the end of any additional renewal VMP S02478'25 (S-1) 3ug5wo 1 period.
(a) Fail to allow the consumer a minimum of 30 calendar days after the receipt of the electronic notice under subsection (4) to give notice of the consumer's intent to cancel the contract at the end of the initial term or at the end of any additional renewal period.
(b) Fail to honor a cancellation notice timely given by a consumer under this section, regardless of whether the person receives the cancellation notice before or after the expiration of the notice period.
(b) Fail to honor a cancellation notice timely given by a consumer under this section, regardless of whether the person receives the cancellation notice before or after the expiration of VMP S02478'25 (S-3)_SB535_APS_1 47a8wv 1 the notice period.
(a) "Automatic renewal provision" means a provision under VMP S02478'25 (S-1) 3ug5wo 1 which a consumer contract is renewed for a specified period of more than 1 month unless the consumer gives notice of the consumer's intent to cancel the contract.
(a) "Automatic renewal provision" means a provision under which a consumer contract is renewed for a specified period of more than 1 month unless the consumer gives notice of the consumer's intent to cancel the contract.
(i) For a print disclosure, in larger type than the surrounding text, or in contrasting type, font, or color to the surrounding text of the same size, or set off from the surrounding text of the same size by symbols or other marks, in a manner that clearly calls attention to the language.
VMP S02478'25 (S-3)_SB535_APS_1 47a8wv 1 (i) For a print disclosure, in larger type than the surrounding text, or in contrasting type, font, or color to the surrounding text of the same size, or set off from the surrounding text of the same size by symbols or other marks, in a manner that clearly calls attention to the language.
(d) "Easy-to-use mechanism" means a clear, readily accessible, and user-friendly method that a consumer may use to cancel a contract with an automatic renewal provision regardless of the method that the consumer initially used to enter into the contract.
(d) "Easy-to-use mechanism to cancel the contract" means a clear, readily accessible, cost-effective, and user-friendly method that a consumer may use to cancel a contract with an automatic renewal provision regardless of the method that the consumer initially used to enter into the contract.
Easy-to-use mechanism includes, but is not limited to, both of the following methods:
Easy-to-use mechanism to cancel the contract includes, but is not limited to, all of the following methods:
(i) If the person engaged in trade or commerce under this section maintains a public website for business purposes, a VMP S02478'25 (S-1) 3ug5wo dedicated and easily discoverable option on the public website with a minimal number of straightforward steps.
(i) If the person engaged in trade or commerce under this section maintains a public website for business purposes, a dedicated and easily discoverable option on the public website with a minimal number of straightforward steps.
(ii) An easily accessible toll-free telephone number that is answered during normal business hours.
(ii) An easily accessible toll-free telephone number that is VMP S02478'25 (S-3)_SB535_APS_1 47a8wv answered during normal business hours.
(iii) An email address.
(iv) If the person engaged in trade or commerce under this section directly bills the consumer, a mailing address.
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Action History

  1. 6/25/2026 - referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 14003
Democrat 19000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 35003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Greene — Yea
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Not Voting
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Not Voting
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 535 do?
Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.901 - 445.922) by adding sec. 3j. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0536'25
Who sponsors SB 535?
SB 535 is sponsored by Sam Singh (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 535?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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