To provide a private right of action for persons harmed by violations of the Franchise Rule of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations of the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule. The rule requires franchisors to disclose certain relevant information to prospective franchisees.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 1, 2022
Last action Nov 1, 2022
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Nov 1, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
lower
Feb 1, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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