Consumer Protection - As enacted, removes the requirement that an assurance of voluntary compliance with the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 be in writing, and filed and subject to the approval of the circuit or chancery court of…

What it does: This bill makes various changes and additions to the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 (referred to in this summary as the "Act"), the Tennessee Information Protection Act, and present law concerning unlawful restraint of trade. Present law authorizes the attorney general to negotiate and accept an assurance of voluntary compliance with respect to any act or practice considered to violate the Act from an alleged violator. Any such assurance must be in writing and be filed with and subject to the approval of the circuit or chancery court of Davidson County. (official summary)

Question before the chamber: Third Consideration

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