Great Lakes Wire

Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has voiced concerns regarding the recent passage of Senate Bill 134, which proposes amendments to the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. The NFIB, recognized as a leading advocacy group for small businesses both statewide and nationally, expressed disappointment over the bill's approval.

Fisher stated, "These changes will remove certain protections for more than eighty business trades and professions already regulated under various state licensing laws and opens them up to frivolous and harmful lawsuits. The vast majority of these businesses are small businesses."

She further elaborated on her concerns by highlighting that many of these businesses are subject to existing regulations and oversight by state and federal agencies. According to Fisher, "These businesses are already regulated and overseen by state and federal agencies, whose job is, in part, to protect consumers. These agencies can levy fines, require changes to business practices, and even order a business closed." Fisher emphasized that those who stand to gain from Senate Bill 134 are trial lawyers rather than consumers.