The proposed bill, known as the "commodities and emergency services and supplies pricing protection act," aims to prevent excessive pricing of certain commodities and emergency services during a declared state of emergency. It defines key terms such as "building materials," "consumer food items," and "emergency supplies," and establishes that prices for these items should not exceed 20% of their pre-emergency prices unless justified by increased costs or other specific circumstances. The bill prohibits businesses from charging excessively increased prices for these goods and services during or shortly after a state of emergency.

To enforce these provisions, the bill grants the attorney general and local prosecuting attorneys the authority to investigate violations, issue demands for testimony and documents, and bring class action lawsuits on behalf of affected individuals. Penalties for violations include civil fines, potential imprisonment for individuals, and the possibility of treble damages for flagrant violations. The act also allows for injunctive relief and emphasizes that the remedies provided are cumulative, ensuring that the attorney general retains the ability to enforce consumer protection laws concurrently. The bill will only take effect if certain related legislation is also enacted.