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

SB 536 — Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0535'25

Last action — referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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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Prognosis

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.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

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

This legislation aims to enhance consumer protection by mandating that businesses clearly disclose automatic renewal provisions in contracts. It addresses unfair trade practices related to hidden renewal clauses that may catch consumers off guard.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you will have clearer information about any automatic renewals in contracts you enter.

Summary

Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0535'25

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 536 includes some new lines of text while removing older sections. This update simplifies certain requirements and clarifies language to make the bill easier to understand and implement. These changes are important because they can improve the effectiveness of the legislation, ensuring that it better serves its intended purpose.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-536, As Passed Senate, June 25, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
(a) Causing a probability of confusion or misunderstanding as to the source, sponsorship, approval, or certification of goods or VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1 79a8jy 1 services.
(a) Causing a probability of confusion or misunderstanding as to the source, sponsorship, approval, or certification of goods or VMP S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 jft4ob 1 services.
(k) Representing to a party to whom goods or services are supplied that the goods or services are being supplied in response to a request made by or on behalf of the party, when they the goods VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1 79a8jy 1 or services are not.
(k) Representing to a party to whom goods or services are supplied that the goods or services are being supplied in response to a request made by or on behalf of the party, when they the goods VMP S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 jft4ob 1 or services are not.
(s) Failing to reveal a material fact, the omission of which VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1 79a8jy 1 tends to mislead or deceive the consumer, and which fact could not reasonably be known by the consumer.
(s) Failing to reveal a material fact, the omission of which VMP S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 jft4ob 1 tends to mislead or deceive the consumer, and which fact could not reasonably be known by the consumer.
(y) Gross discrepancies between the oral representations of VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1 79a8jy 1 the seller and the written agreement covering the same transaction or failure of the other party to the transaction to provide the promised benefits.
(y) Gross discrepancies between the oral representations of VMP S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 jft4ob 1 the seller and the written agreement covering the same transaction or failure of the other party to the transaction to provide the promised benefits.
(ee) Representing that a product or package is degradable, biodegradable, or photodegradable unless it can be substantiated by VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1 79a8jy 1 evidence that the product or package will completely decompose into elements found in nature within a reasonably short period of time after consumers use the product and dispose of the product or the package in a landfill or composting facility, as appropriate.
(ee) Representing that a product or package is degradable, biodegradable, or photodegradable unless it can be substantiated by VMP S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 jft4ob 1 evidence that the product or package will completely decompose into elements found in nature within a reasonably short period of time after consumers use the product and dispose of the product or the package in a landfill or composting facility, as appropriate.
(hh) Except as provided in subsection (3), requiring a consumer to disclose his or her the consumer's Social Security number as a condition to selling or leasing goods or providing a VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1 79a8jy 1 service to the consumer, unless any of the following apply:
(hh) Except as provided in subsection (3), requiring a consumer to disclose his or her the consumer's Social Security number as a condition to selling or leasing goods or providing a VMP S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 jft4ob 1 service to the consumer, unless any of the following apply:
(ii) If a credit card or debit card is used for payment in a consumer transaction, issuing or delivering a receipt to the consumer that displays any part of the expiration date of the card VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1 79a8jy 1 or more than the last 4 digits of the consumer's account number.
(ii) If a credit card or debit card is used for payment in a consumer transaction, issuing or delivering a receipt to the consumer that displays any part of the expiration date of the card VMP S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 jft4ob 1 or more than the last 4 digits of the consumer's account number.
(ii) At least 1 member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and has a legal right to use the recording group's name, by virtue of use or operation under the recording group's name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1 79a8jy 1 the recording group.
(ii) At least 1 member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and has a legal right to use the recording group's name, by virtue of use or operation under the recording group's name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with VMP S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 jft4ob 1 the recording group.
535 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1 79a8jy law.
535 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into VMP S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 jft4ob law.
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Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 4 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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

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

Official roll call →

Passed 30 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13400
Democrat 17000
Total 30400
% of votes cast 88%12%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
Chedrick Greene Democrat 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
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 536 do?
Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0535'25
Who sponsors SB 536?
SB 536 is sponsored by Sam Singh (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 536?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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