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WA SB5855
Protecting consumers by requiring summaries for certain agreements and policies presented in an electronic format.
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Introduced
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to protecting consumers by requiring summaries 2 for certain agreements and policies presented in an electronic 3 format; and adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW. 4
AI Summary
This bill requires certain electronic agreements and policies, such as user agreements, end-user license agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, and privacy policies, to include a plain-language summary of no more than 100 words at the beginning of the document. The bill is intended to promote fairness between consumers and service providers by ensuring that consumers can easily understand the key terms before consenting to the agreement. The bill can only be enforced by the Attorney General under the Consumer Protection Act, and it does not create a private right of action or apply retroactively to agreements executed before the effective date.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM. (on 01/16/2024)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5855&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5855%20SBR%20ENET%20TA%2024.pdf |
Fiscal Note - 5855 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69181 |
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5855%20SBA%20ENET%2024.pdf |
BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5855.pdf |
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