The proposed bill, known as the "hotel and lodging pricing protection act," aims to prohibit excessive pricing for lodgings during a declared state of emergency in Michigan. It defines "excessively increased price" as a price that exceeds the average price of lodging by more than 20% compared to the 30 days prior to the emergency declaration, unless the price increase can be justified by specific circumstances. The bill outlines the types of lodgings covered, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rentals, and establishes that these regulations apply during or within 30 days after a state of emergency.

To enforce this act, the attorney general or local prosecuting attorneys are granted the authority to investigate violations, issue demands for testimony and documents, and bring class action lawsuits on behalf of affected individuals. The bill also stipulates penalties for violations, including civil fines of up to $10,000 for individuals and $500,000 for entities, as well as potential misdemeanor charges for intentional violations. Additionally, the act preserves the attorney general's ability to enforce other consumer protection laws and does not prevent lawful evictions by property owners.