Bill > SB2498

This bill introduces new consumer protection regulations for subscription services with automatic renewals in Mississippi, specifically targeting businesses offering subscriptions longer than one month. The legislation requires businesses to provide a clear acknowledgement to consumers that includes the full terms of the automatic renewal, cancellation policy, and instructions for cancellation, with special provisions if a free trial or gift is involved. Businesses must send a renewal notice to consumers between 7 and 21 days before the automatic renewal date, using a communication method previously agreed upon by the consumer. If a business charges a consumer's payment method without first providing the required acknowledgement or renewal notice, they must fully refund the charged amount. Additionally, if a consumer cancels their subscription within 10 days after an automatic renewal for a subscription longer than one month, the business must refund the subscription amount either pro-rata or in full. The bill defines "automatic renewal" as a plan where a subscription is automatically extended at the end of its initial term, and "business" as any commercial entity offering such a renewal to a Mississippi consumer. These protections will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses time to adjust their practices to comply with the new requirements.

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