Oregon lawmakers have passed a bill – to empower individuals and to protect elderly residents – to institute legal action against sellers violating that state’s Home Solicitation Sales Act (HSSA).
The HSSA applies to sales, rentals, or leases of goods or services worth a minimum of $25,000 purchased primarily for household, personal, or family purposes.
The Bill Protects the Elderly and Non-English Speakers
Proponents of the bill say the proposed changes to the HSSA will protect vulnerable consumers, especially older people who are often at home during the day. It will also shield non-English speakers, who are most vulnerable to salespeople using deceptive tactics.
The National Institute of Health has identified financial exploitation among older adults as a cause for concern…