Franchisee Freedom Act
HR 10311, the Franchisee Freedom Act, allows franchisees harmed by franchisor violations of federal rules (specifically part 436 of title 16, CFR) to directly sue franchisors in court. It provides remedies including actual damages, contract rescission, and attorney fees. Lawsuits can be filed in either federal district court or state court where the franchisee resides. This bill directly affects franchisees who have been harmed by franchisor noncompliance with the specified federal regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Dec 5, 2024
Last action Dec 5, 2024
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2
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Committee
1
Dec 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Dec 5, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janice D. Schakowsky
DDemocratic
Co
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Jared Huffman
DDemocratic
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