Bill: SB 2140, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate State Affairs

2nd Chamber Committee

House Business & Industry

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
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.
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