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RI S2273
RI S2273Requires businesses that offer automatic subscription renewals/continuous service offers to provide consumers with notice to the consumer prior to their engagement in the contract along with notice of renewal of subscription/cancellation info. eff. 1/1/25
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
05/24/2024
05/24/2024
Crossed Over
05/23/2024
05/23/2024
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require businesses that offer automatic subscription renewals or continuous offers to provide notice to the consumer prior to the automatic renewal of such subscription, provide clear and conspicuous cancellation information with such notice, and provide notice in the manner in which the consumer entered into the contract for automatic subscription renewal in the first instance. This act would also require businesses that offer automatic subscription renewals or continuous service offers to provide contract terms to the consumer in a clear and conspicuous manner, prior to the consumer’s engagement in the contract for automatic subscription renewals. This act would take effect on January 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill requires businesses that offer automatic subscription renewals or continuous service offers to provide consumers with clear and conspicuous notice prior to the automatic renewal of the subscription, including information on how to cancel. The bill also requires businesses to obtain the consumer's affirmative consent before charging for the automatic renewal or continuous service, and to provide a method for the consumer to easily cancel the subscription or service online. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Dawn Euer (D)*,
Jacob Bissaillon (D),
John Burke (D),
Sandra Cano (D),
Alana DiMario (D),
Hanna Gallo (D),
Matt LaMountain (D),
Val Lawson (D),
Last Action
Referred to House Corporations (on 05/24/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/SenateText24/S2273.pdf |
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