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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan House Bill 5637 requires public disclosure and receipt itemization of price adjustments caused by tariffs
Last action · March 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026Sponsor: Noah Arbit
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill requires businesses selling goods or services in Michigan to publicly disclose any price adjustments resulting from U.S. or foreign government s within seven days of the tariff's imposition. Businesses must calculate the price change as a percentage based on the pre-tariff price and itemize the charge as a "tariff charge" on customer receipts. Violating this requirement constitutes an unfair trade practice under the .
Consumers will see itemized costs on receipts and public notices of price increases resulting from trade policies, while merchants face new compliance obligations for pricing transparency.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Consumers in Michigan
Consumers will receive mandatory public disclosures and itemized receipt listings showing price adjustments caused by tariffs.
Businesses and merchants selling goods or services in Michigan
Businesses must publicly disclose tariff-related price changes within 7 days and explicitly itemize them as "tariff charges" on customer receipts.
Key Facts
- Tariff Price Disclosure
- Enforcement and Scope
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly must a business disclose a price increase caused by a tariff?
How will the tariff charge appear on a customer's receipt?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 3, 2026Housebill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026
- Feb 26, 2026HouseCommitteereferred to Committee on Government Operations
- Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroducedread a first time
- Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroducedintroduced by Representative Rep. Noah Arbit
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Analysis Score
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