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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business REVISED: HB3338 - Added Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Business

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business REVISED: HB3338 - Added Feb 17th, 2026

Business

Bills: HB3239, HB4317, HB4321, HB4322, HB3832, HB3673, HB3783, HB3800, HB2956, HB3960, HB2471, HB3338
Keywords: veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, elevator safety, inspections, Department of Labor, safety standards, regulatory compliance, funeral services licensing, funeral director, embalmer
Summary: The committee considered and advanced a series of occupational licensing, workforce, and regulatory bills, often after adopting proposed committee substitutes (PCSs) and, in some cases, live amendments. House Bill 437 updated CPA licensure pathways to align with the 2025 Uniform Accountancy Act and passed 6-0-9. House Bill 4321 added a restriction on the Department of Labor retroactively applying new rules to existing structures absent written findings of obvious safety hazards, and passed 6-0-9. House Bill 4322 removed the requirement that a funeral director in charge also hold an embalmer license, with supporters saying it would help rural funeral homes and opponents raising concerns about embalming coverage; it passed 7-1-1. House Bill 3783, a constituent-request bill for career tech/CIB testing changes in the plumbing field, was discussed as a work in progress to clarify experience-hour requirements and passed 8-0-2. House Bill 2956 made cleanup changes related to the Appraisers Board after a federal audit and passed 8-0-0. House Bill 2471 expanded and adjusted the Oklahoma Workforce Commission’s membership and quorum rules and passed 8-0-0. House Bill 3239 updated the Veterinary Practice Act and passed 8-0-0. House Bill 3673 allowed journeymen and contractors to renew expired licenses without reexamination if they meet fee, education, and disciplinary requirements, and passed 9-0-0-8. House Bill 3338, a constituent-request bill regulating the pool industry to address bad actors, also passed after adoption of a PCS, with the Attorney General reviewing the issue. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 3960, which would have required larger grocery stores and drugstores to employ more workers relative to self-checkout kiosks in an effort to increase staffing and reduce retail theft. Supporters framed it as a workforce and anti-theft measure, but the bill failed on a 2-6 vote. House Bill 3832 drew substantial discussion about human trafficking in exotic entertainment establishments; the sponsor explained that the bill was intended to require photo identification rather than lower the age threshold, so law enforcement could more quickly identify workers and shut down trafficking operations. Members asked about the practical effect of the proposal and related enforcement concerns, and the bill passed after the sponsor clarified the PCS was still being finalized. The committee then adjourned after the final bill was handled.
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Education Policy

LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs May 13th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • have a real path to repair and service after the sale.
  • have a real path to repair and service after the sale.
  • And that's a consumer part of this bill that I mentioned earlier.
  • repaired.
  • or the lawnmower repaired X, Y, and Z repair shop.
Bills: SCR53, HB259, HB267, HB478, HB548, HB555, HB617, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB848, HB917, HB921, HB1096, HB1103, HB1166, HB1195, HB1230
Keywords: payable-on-death accounts, transfer-on-death accounts, estate planning, beneficiary designations, Louisiana law, task force, inheritance, nonprobate transfers, excavation, demolition, infrastructure repair, BEAD Program, utility damage, construction coordination, contact point, home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Apr 7th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • It has a lot of consumer protections and ensures that those who are doing the transaction are aware that
  • I just spoke with him today, and this bill carries over all the consumer protections that we worked on
Bills: SB1623, SB2067, SB2132
Keywords: credit union, Oklahoma State Credit Union Board, membership, loans, investments, board compensation, financial regulations, financial exploitation, protected adults, financial institution, notification, temporary hold, credit card, surcharge, discounts, consumer protection, payment methods, 914, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,</c><00:14:38.079><c> are</c> being more trusted by consumers, are being more trusted by consumers,
  • 14:52.880><c> and</c> choice, consumer protection, and choice, consumer protection, and competitiveness
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Bills: HF3604, HF2236, HF3709, HF3766, HF2400
Keywords: bulk fuel, nonoxygenated gasoline, environment, exemption criteria, transportation, HF2236, Minnesota commerce, obsolete language, statutory cleanup, retail installment contract, consumer credit, vehicle financing, auto loans, retail buyer, retail seller, delinquency charge, collection fee, attorney fees, assignment notice, payment receipt
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Rural Economic Development

Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • U.S. citizens live in Mexico and work in Nogales, Arizona, you know, and all that is just time consuming
  • citizens live in Mexico and work in Nogales Arizona you know and all that is you know just time consuming
  • Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2113 instructs the Director of the Residential Utility Consumer Office
  • HB 2113 instructs the Director of the Residential Utility Consumer Office to intervene in a public service
  • My name is Cynthia Zwick and I serve as the Director of RUCO, the Residential Utility Consumer Office
Bills: HB2113, HB2237, HB2824, HB2926, HB2939, HB2950
Keywords: utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, appropriation, Apache Junction, tourism, recreation, Superstition trails, funding, infrastructure, C-PACE, capital expenditure, special assessment, property improvement, local government financing, energy efficiency, water conservation
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Apr 1st, 2026

Banking and Insurance

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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Mar 17th, 2026

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • loan other than a credit card, to provide for maximum origination fees on a consumer loan or revolving
  • I mean, it kind of goes back to the education piece and to the consumer piece of making them aware of
  • And so what happens when these rates are not expanded is that consumers get left out.
  • But to your question, how would those consumers have the benefit? The benefit is access.
  • I think ultimately that's the real issue here: what choice are we giving consumers?
Bills: HB489, HB545, HB555, HB583, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB814, HB913, HB952
Keywords: transfer on death, TOD, beneficiary designation, investment accounts, brokerage accounts, securities, nonprobate transfer, estate planning, succession, probate, community property, forced heirship, financial advisor, broker-dealer, custodian, transfer agent, banking, wealth transfer, inheritance, Louisiana Revised Statutes
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations (11-9-23)

AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Mar 17th, 2026

Healthcare

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • , members of the committee, my name is Matthew Gonzalez, Vice President of State Affairs for the Consumer
  • mandates, reporting requirements, and long-term generation standards that create uncertainty for consumers
  • is intended to be New Mexico-friendly, not just job-friendly, but New Mexico-friendly, New Mexico consumer-friendly
  • is intended to be New Mexico friendly, not just job friendly, but New Mexico friendly, New Mexico consumer
  • So there is a consumer protection, but this doesn't prohibit utilities from buying microgrid power or
Bills: SB78, SB235, SB22, SB310
Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services May 13th, 2025

Health & Human Services

US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider S.28, to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices, S.97, to require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign d Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:30 am

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • He has a keen understanding of consumer protection, antitrust, and administrative law.
  • The informing consumers about smart devices act the spy fridge at bill required disclosure of hidden
  • The committee also should focus on protecting consumers from scams and the FTC consumers report shows
  • that one point one point 1 billion consumers lost I mean I that's can't be right according to the FTC
  • I have to read this again according to the FTC consumers lost 1.14 billion to Roe Mance scams in 2023
Bills: SB244, SB28, SB289, SB323, SB389, SB414, SB428, SB433, SB582, SB613, SB759, SB792, SB841, SB843, SB97
Keywords: national security, cybersecurity, consumer technology, routers, modems, study, communication, consumer protection, smart devices, transparency, internet-connected devices, FTC enforcement, broadband, infrastructure, federal programs, internet access, accessibility, affordability, deployment, government coordination
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Science & Technology

Science & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fink's name was really just about making sure we narrow the lane down to consumer products you're going
  • As I read this bill, it's interesting because it's written toward a consumer.
  • And if they're pushing to an Arizona consumer a firmware update that now bricks—the term is 'bricks'—
  • without consumers understanding that they're buying products that have these vulnerabilities.
  • So this has been a major trend in my area of consumer protection across many states, and blue states
Bills: HB2121, HB2134, HB2451, HB2700
Keywords: modification, electronic equipment, consumer rights, OEM restrictions, civil penalties, intellectual property, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, Arizona Space Commission, strategic plan, aerospace, economic development, space industry, education, workforce training, assistive technology, disability services
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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Mar 11th, 2026

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • the private action that's found in the statute governing the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer
  • the private action that's found in the statute governing the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer
  • act or practice in trade or commerce for the purposes of the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer
  • This bill updates Louisiana's misleading solicitation statute to better protect consumers from deceptive
  • It addresses high-pressure language and provides additional consumer protections.
Bills: HB207, HB267, HB300, HB464, HB618, HB853
Keywords: Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board, auctioneer licensing, professional licensing board, board membership, gubernatorial appointments, consumer members, public at large, Public Service Commission district, East Baton Rouge Parish, venue, domicile, licensure requirements, licensed auctioneer, occupational licensing, state board governance, Act 138, home inspectors, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Feb 27th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Together, we have over 360 employees working in ...and Everett ship repair.
  • Together, we have over 360 employees working in new vessel construction and ship repair, including 60
  • The Puget Sound Metal Trades is a coalition of local unions representing skilled workers in ship repair
  • no hope of turning around the declining state of the number of boats that are in a state of good repair
Bills: HB2604, HB2436, SB6354, SB6352
Keywords: vehicle ownership, insurance, title transfer, consumer protection, motor vehicle, oil tanker, tank vessel, restricted waters, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, Discovery Island, New Dungeness, tug escort, pilotage, marine safety, spill prevention, oil transport, petroleum shipment
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 1642, relating to consumer protection. Office of Consumer Protection and Support.
  • Emma Olsen for the Office of Consumer Protection. Emma Olsen for the Office of Consumer Protection.
  • Office of Consumer Protection offering comments. Emma Olsen for the Office of Consumer Protection.
  • Consumers are hurt. ruins a reputation. Consumers are hurt.
  • </c> HB1642 relating to consumer protection. HB1642 relating to consumer protection.
Bills: HB2227, HB1775, HB1560, HB1642, HB1647, HB2003, HB1640, HB2198
Keywords: eviction, housing stability, tenant screening, court records, writ of possession, foreclosures, public sale, eligible bidders, housing, downpayment, judicial foreclosure, digital financial assets, consumer protection, financial kiosks, refunds, transaction security, HB1642, Hawaii, cryptocurrency ATM, crypto ATM
Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 5, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 227 relating to eviction records. Supporters, including the Public First Law Center and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, argued the bill would help people who prevail in eviction cases avoid long-term housing harm from online court records, while the Public First Law Center said keeping records off eCourt Kokua would not violate the First Amendment because the records would still be available in person. Members discussed access-to-justice concerns, and a witness said legal aid attorneys could still access the records through the attorney-only Jeff’s system and the court’s access-to-justice room. The chair also asked about precedent, and a witness cited a Hawaii Supreme Court case as supporting removal from the online database rather than sealing records entirely. The committee then took up HP 1775 relating to foreclosures, but the transcript only shows in-person opposition comments from the Hawaii State Bar Association Collection Law Section, the Hawaii Credit Union League, and the Hawaii Bankers Association. The credit union and banking groups said they had concerns about broader negative impacts on mortgage lending and other requirements, but no detailed discussion or action was captured before the committee moved on. The next measure, HB 1560 relating to consumer protection, drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and cryptocurrency companies including Coinflip and America Digital, which said they already use wallet-pinning and other safeguards to prevent fraud. AARP Hawaii did not take a formal position but said the bill addressed a real problem, noting that Hawaii residents, especially in Kona, had lost more than $920,000 in 2024 to cryptocurrency ATM scams and arguing that stronger oversight was needed. The committee also heard HB 1642, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the ban as the best way to protect consumers from fraud, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed it, arguing kiosks provide cash-based access to crypto, especially for unbanked or underbanked consumers, and that targeted regulation would be better than an outright ban. AARP Hawaii took no formal position but strongly emphasized the harm caused by scams, saying victims are often frightened into acting quickly and that kiosk transactions currently lack enough friction or intervention. Finally, HB 1647, also on consumer protection, would impose liability on host businesses that provide space for crypto kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection warned small businesses might not understand the liability, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed the bill, saying it would unfairly shift enforcement duties to host stores and could discourage businesses from hosting kiosks, effectively creating a de facto ban. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Feb 4th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state arbitration process is rarely used, time-consuming, and difficult to navigate.
  • I'm assuming it would be the patient or the consumer.
  • I'm assuming it would be the patient or the consumer.
  • Today, most consumers manage their auto finance accounts online.
  • These claims do not provide meaningful benefits to consumers.
Bills: S0158, S0314, S0618, S0684, S0838, S0990, S1000, S1082, S1452, S1494, S1500, S1568, S1706
Keywords: pet insurance, consumer protection, insurance regulation, policy disclosure, agent training, payment stablecoin, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, state oversight, digital currency, financial services, workers compensation, Florida statute, commercial insurance, insurance board, electronic signatures, vehicle titles, insurance regulations, auditing, total loss vehicles
Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee heard and advanced a wide range of insurance, financial services, and probate bills. Early in the meeting, SB 1000 on trust fund interest for attorney trust accounts was explained as setting a floor and ceiling tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate and was reported favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 1082 on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program for emergency out-of-network claims. After extensive discussion about the relationship between the state and federal No Surprises Act processes, an amendment was withdrawn due to concerns about clarity and scope, but the bill itself was supported by providers and insurers and was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total loss vehicles and vessels, CS/SB 158 on pet insurance consumer disclosures and agent education, SB 1494 expanding breast cancer screening coverage, CS/SB 314 on digital assets and stablecoin issuers, and CS/SB 1500 on uncontested probate procedures and small-estate administration. SB 618 on workers’ compensation insurance was amended to raise the consent-to-rate cap for workers’ compensation policies from 10% to 20% and then reported favorably, with supporters saying it would help keep higher-risk employers in the voluntary market. CS/SB 1568 creating a Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program was amended to remove authority for a Florida coin and limit the program to existing stablecoins, then passed. Later, the committee approved CS/SB 838 on electronic payment convenience fees for retail installment contracts, with the sponsor emphasizing that a fee-free payment option must still be offered. SB 1452, the Department of Financial Services agency bill, was amended and reported favorably; it covered My Safe Florida Home administration, insurance and licensing changes, unclaimed property updates, and other DFS-related provisions. The committee also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, targeting owner-occupied condominiums at or below 80% of area median income, and SB 990 on protected cell captive insurance companies, which supporters said would modernize Florida’s captive insurance laws and encourage more competition. The meeting ended with all listed bills reported favorably and the committee adjourned.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Pets and exploit Florida consumers. That's the words of the Haas Center.
  • This bill creates an artificial intelligence bill of rights for consumers.
  • These are specifically focused on consumer protections.
  • This is a great consumer protection beginning. But what about workers?
  • This is a great consumer protection beginning. But what about workers?
Bills: S0214, S0482, S7030, S0554, S0994, S0998, S1004, S1074, S1076, S1266
Keywords: special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, artificial intelligence, personal data protection, consumer rights, chatbot, deceptive practices, government contracts, public records, consumer protection, data privacy, investigations, proprietary information, chatbots, Florida statutes, nonprofit
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism heard and advanced several bills focused on economic development, consumer protection, workforce issues, and technology. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. SB 1266, as amended, creates a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with Cyber Florida and was also reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was approved without opposition. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales practices and predatory financing at retail pet stores, received supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, also passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package, which combines updates to the Small Cities CDBG program, clarification of rural community eligibility, an exemption from a reverter clause for military-related land conveyances, and revisions to E-Verify enforcement. The E-Verify portion drew the most debate, with questions about employer cure periods, treatment of current investigations, and whether the bill creates a loophole for independent contractors. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal enforcement between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably on a divided vote. SB 214, which expands the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties, was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 482, an artificial intelligence consumer-protection bill that creates an “AI bill of rights” covering companion chatbots, parental controls for minors, data privacy, de-identified data, unauthorized use of likeness, and enforcement by the Attorney General, with a limited private cause of action for minors. The bill drew extensive testimony both in support and in opposition, including concerns about privacy, age verification, and enforcement, but it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7030, a public-records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations under the AI bill, and adjourned after members requested to be recorded on certain votes.