The House has passed Senate Bill 256 unanimously, which emphasizes the Attorney General’s authority to enforce consumer protection laws in the state. The bill clarifies that the Attorney General can pursue civil remedies such as damages and restitution without having to show a violator’s willful intent. The bill has now been sent to the Governor for approval. The sponsors of the bill include Griffith, Baumbach, Heffernan, Osienski in the House and Gay, Lockman, Sokola, and Wilson in the Senate. The House and Senate votes were overwhelmingly in favor of the bill, with no votes against it. This bill is seen as a direct order from the General Assembly to the Attorney General to enforce consumer protection laws effectively.
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