Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

Inventory Protections: Sellers will not have their inventory held or restricted for more than 30 calendar days unless the platform proves the goods are unlawful or counterfeit (Section 3(a)(1)).

Fund Accessibility: Platforms are prohibited from withholding a seller's funds for more than 30 days unless they demonstrate the funds come from unlawful transactions (Section 3(a)(2)).

Notice of Holds: Sellers will receive written notification of inventory or fund holds within 72 hours, including the reason for the hold and how to appeal (Section 3(a)(1) and Section 3(a)(2)).

Gated Product Relief: If a platform imposes new restrictions on a product already in the fulfillment network, the seller can sell remaining inventory for at least 30 days or have it returned at no cost (Section 3(a)(3)).

Policy Transparency: Sellers will receive at least 30 days' advance written notice regarding material changes to product eligibility, restrictions, or fee structures (Section 3(a)(4)).

Investigative Clarity: During investigations or account deactivations, platforms must provide specific rules violated, relevant facts, and clear steps for appeal rather than using generic responses (Section 3(a)(5)).

Protection Against Arbitrary Action: The act establishes a presumption of innocence, meaning no seller can be suspended or have funds frozen based solely on suspicion (Section 3(a)(6)).