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
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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 chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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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 removedPlain-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.
SB-536, As Passed Senate, June 25, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
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(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_1S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 79a8jyjft4ob 1 or services are not.
(s) Failing to reveal a material fact, the omission of which VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 79a8jyjft4ob 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_1S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 79a8jyjft4ob 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_1S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 79a8jyjft4ob 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_1S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 79a8jyjft4ob 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_1S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 79a8jyjft4ob 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_1S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 79a8jyjft4ob 1 the recording group.
535 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into VMP S01432'25_SB0536_INTR_1S01432'25_SB536_APS_1 79a8jyjft4ob law.
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- As Passed by the Senate View text Current pdf
- Introduced Senate Introduced Bill pdf
Action History
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6/25/2026 - referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
Sponsors
- Sam Singh · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Sam Singh Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % 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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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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