H5036
An Act requiring the disclosure of consumer information related to tariffs
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Bill overview
This bill requires businesses to disclose information about tariffs applied to the goods they sell to consumers. The goal is to increase transparency and allow consumers to understand the true cost of products. The bill was enacted as an emergency law to ensure swift implementation of tariff disclosure. This aims to provide consumers with more information to make informed purchasing decisions.
Key provisions
- Businesses must disclose tariffs applied to goods.
- Disclosure must be clear and easily understandable for consumers.
- The disclosure should include the amount of the tariff.
- The disclosure must be provided at the point of sale.
- The bill establishes a process for consumers to file complaints regarding tariff disclosures.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Retailers
- Businesses selling imported goods
- Manufacturers of imported goods
Notable changes
- Requires explicit disclosure of tariffs, rather than relying on general pricing.
- Creates a mechanism for consumer complaints regarding tariff transparency.
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Bill H.5036 194th (Current)
An Act requiring the disclosure of consumer information related to tariffs
By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb relative to the disclosure of consumer information related to tariffs. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Mindy Domb Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish forthwith tariff transparency, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.5036
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/2/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/15/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 4/15/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 04/15/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:35 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
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