Bill > HB875

This bill aims to protect consumers from deceptive practices related to automatic renewal and continuous service offers by establishing clear rules for businesses. The legislation requires businesses to present automatic renewal or continuous service offer terms in a clear and conspicuous manner before finalizing a subscription, and prohibits charging a consumer's payment method without obtaining their explicit consent. Companies must provide an acknowledgment of the terms that can be retained by the consumer, including details about cancellation. For offers involving free trials longer than 31 days or promotional pricing, businesses must send a notice 3-21 days before the trial or promotional period ends. For subscriptions with an initial term of one year or longer, a notice must be sent 15-45 days before automatic renewal. The bill mandates that businesses provide multiple easy methods to cancel, including a toll-free number, email address, or postal address. For online services, businesses must offer an online cancellation method, such as a prominent cancel button or a simple termination email, without creating obstacles for the consumer. If there are material changes to the terms of service, businesses must notify consumers and provide cancellation information. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to give consumers more transparency and control over recurring subscriptions and services.

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