Bill

SB 2140

86(R) - 2019
Senate State Affairs
House Business & Industry
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Senate State Affairs
House Business & Industry
Business, Industry, & Commerce
Civil Remedies
Consumer Protections

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Bryan Hughes

Sponsor(s)

Dustin Burrows

Bill Caption

Relating to the amount of civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 2140 would decrease the maximum civil penalty for a violation under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act from $20,000 to $10,000.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Reducing an excessive civil penalty is in alignment with limited government. We support SB 2140.