SB134 expands the state's ability to investigate and penalize deceptive or fraudulent business practices. The bill removes certain exemptions from Michigan's existing consumer-protection law, and gives the Michigan attorney general greater authority to pursue complaints and enforce penalties. It also strengthens protections for "vulnerable consumers," and supports enforcement efforts.

The Michigan State Senate passed SB134 on June 10, 2025 by a vote of 19 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the bill expands government control over private commerce. By removing exemptions and broadening enforcement authority, it subjects more businesses to regulatory scrutiny and discretionary enforcement by the state. Such measures interfere with voluntary exchange and the free market, exceeding the proper role of government, which is to protect property rights and enforce contracts—not regulate prices, terms, or private business activity.