CS/SB 1884: Consumer Protection
GENERAL BILL by Commerce and Tourism ; Gaetz
Consumer Protection; Prohibits certain third-party sellers from engaging in certain transactions over the Internet with consumers engaged in transactions with certain merchants except under certain circumstances. Requires certain disclosures to consumers. Requires a consumer's express informed consent for charges. Authorizes consumers to cancel goods and services and avoid charges. Provides that violations are unfair or deceptive trade practices. Provides penalties and remedies for violations.
Senate Committee References:
- Commerce and Tourism (CM)
- Budget (BC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2011 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/17/2011 | Senate |
• Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Budget -SJ 239 |
| 3/22/2011 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 239 |
| 4/7/2011 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 04/12/11, 9:15 am, 401 Senate Office Building |
| 4/12/2011 | Senate |
• CS by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 470 |
| 4/13/2011 | Senate |
• Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) |
| 4/14/2011 | Senate |
• Now in Budget -SJ 470 |
| 4/20/2011 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Budget, 04/25/11, 1:15 pm, 412 Knott Building --Not Considered |
| 4/21/2011 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Budget, 04/26/11, 9:45 am, 412 Knott Building |
| 4/26/2011 | Senate |
• Favorable by- Budget; YEAS 20 NAYS 0 -SJ 469 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 469 • CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time -SJ 493 |
| 4/27/2011 | Senate |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/29/11 |
| 4/29/2011 | Senate |
• Read 2nd time -SJ 602 • Read 3rd time -SJ 602 • CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 602 |
| 5/2/2011 | House |
• In Messages • Referred to Calendar -HJ 1018 • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 05/03/11 • Received -HJ 1018 |
| 5/3/2011 | House |
• Read 2nd time -HJ 1065 • Placed on 3rd reading |
| 5/4/2011 | House |
• Read 3rd time -HJ 1123 • Amendment(s) adopted (826643) -HJ 1123 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 116 NAYS 1 -HJ 1124 |
| 5/4/2011 | Senate |
• In returning messages • Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (826643) -SJ 846 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 847 • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 847 |
| 6/8/2011 |
• Signed by Officers and presented to Governor |
|
| 6/17/2011 |
• Approved by Governor • Chapter No. 2011-156 |
