On March 5, Associate Policy Director Sarah Sample testified before the Judiciary Committee in support of HB 1105 – Statute of Limitations – Prosecution or Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes. 

This bill establishes a timeline of three years for a local jurisdiction to file a claim against an entity in violation of a local consumer protection code.

By establishing a three-year window to file claims, the measure is intended to give local consumer protection divisions additional time to investigate complex cases and pursue appropriate penalties on behalf of affected residents. This is a practical step to strengthen local enforcement efforts and help ensure consumers have meaningful protections at the community level.

From MACo Testimony: 

A longer window will undoubtedly enable counties to resolve these issues − especially more complicated matters − with even greater integrity as they defend the interests of community members. As additional counties elect to handle these claims locally, the three-year window will ensure they have the necessary time to complete a thorough investigation and assign appropriate penalties on behalf of residents.

More on MACo’s Advocacy: 

• Follow MACo’s advocacy efforts during the 2026 legislative session on MACo’s Legislative Tracking Database
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