AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES

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Prohibits disclosure terms "down payment", "money down", or any similar language to describe lump sum payments in order to reduce monthly lease payments. Provides that lump sum payments are non-refundable in the event of a total loss of the vehicle.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Mar 6, 2026
Last action: Apr 2, 2026 — 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Brian Newberry R
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled