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Online Sellers Bill Would Make Marketplaces Less Safe
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026 (H.R. 9799) aims to protect small sellers on large online marketplaces but may inadvertently undermine marketplace fraud enforcement and provide opportunities for counterfeiters. The bill imposes new federal mandates restricting how marketplaces manage sellers, increasing litigation risks and operational challenges without addressing a demonstrated widespread market failure.
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New rules on marketplaces will slow fraud enforcement and raise legal risks, forcing you to rethink how to protect your brand and customers from counterfeiters. Platforms will hesitate to act quickly, creating openings for bad actors and adding costs for sellers like you.
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