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Enhanced Consumer Protection and New Powers for Attorney General

This act strengthens consumer protection by giving courts more power to order refunds or property returns in cases of unfair practices. It also introduces new rules for recovering ill-gotten gains from companies. Additionally, the Attorney General gains new authority to sue on behalf of citizens harmed by antitrust violations.
Key points
Courts can more easily order companies to refund money or return property to harmed consumers in cases of fraud.
New rules for recovering unjust enrichment from companies are introduced, with a 3-year limitation period from the violation.
The Attorney General can now sue on behalf of citizens who suffered losses due to antitrust law violations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3410
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

The Consumer Protection and Due Process Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3410.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Courts can more easily order companies to refund money or return property to harmed consumers in cases of fraud.
  • New rules for recovering unjust enrichment from companies are introduced, with a 3-year limitation period from the violation.
  • The Attorney General can now sue on behalf of citizens who suffered losses due to antitrust law violations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Economy