HF 2401: Relating to the disclosure of specified information in connection with designated online marketplace transactions and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to high-volume third-party sellers participating in an online marketplace. The bill defines “online marketplace” to mean a person or business that operates a consumer-directed electronic platform that third-party sellers use to sell products to consumers and has a contractually similar relationship with consumers governing their use of the platform. The bill defines “third-party seller” to mean any seller that is independent of an online marketplace that sells, offers to sell, or contracts to sell a consumer product in the state through an online marketplace platform.

Senate subcommittee · named February 24, 2022

• Sen. Craig Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Joe Bolkcom (D)
• Sen. David D. Rowley (R) · david.rowley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 2 against

For: 3M Company and its affiliates; CVS Health; Hy-Vee, Inc.; Iowa Grocery Industry Association; Iowa Pharmacy Association; Iowa Retail Federation; Walmart Inc.

Against: Amazon.com Services LLC; Technology Network aka TechNet

In plain words

1. February 16, 2022Filed in the House
2. February 23, 2022Passed the House, 94–2
3. February 24, 2022Arrived in the Senate
4. February 24, 2022Senate subcommittee named: Johnson, Bolkcom and Rowley
5. March 4, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. March 9, 2022Approved by the Senate committee
7. May 23, 2022Passed the Senate, 44–0
8. June 3, 2022Sent to the Governor
9. June 13, 2022Signed into law