SB1486: CONSUMER FRAUD-FEE DISCLOSURE

Legislative Summary

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the requirements of this Act do not apply to (1) a rental company that excludes from the advertised, displayed, or offered price of a rental vehicle charges that are disclosed to the consumer in compliance with specified laws; (2) an air carrier that provides air transportation; or (3) a person that provides broadband or satellite Internet access service on its own or as part of a bundle in compliance with the broadband consumer label requirements under federal law. Provides that it is not a violation of this Act for a person to advertise, display, or offer the current bid in an ongoing auction, provided that the bid discloses clearly and conspicuously all amounts that the buyer would be required to pay if the bid was accepted. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Makes other changes.