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This bill introduces several consumer protection measures affecting businesses, rental agreements, and pricing transparency. First, the bill requires businesses offering consumer goods or services to clearly disclose all fees, charges, and costs upfront in their pricing, prohibiting hidden or obscured additional expenses. Businesses must ensure that the total price a consumer will pay is transparent and accurately represented during advertising and at the point of purchase. Second, the bill strengthens regulations around automatic renewal and continuous service agreements, requiring businesses to provide clear, prominent disclosures about renewal terms, pricing changes, and easy methods for consumers to cancel or terminate services. Businesses must now send annual reminders about ongoing agreements and provide multiple ways for consumers to opt out, including online links, email options, and telephone numbers. Third, for rental agreements, the bill mandates that landlords include all periodic fees in advertised rent prices, with some exceptions for specific charges like pet fees or utility costs. Additionally, landlords must use a standardized rental terms summary form starting April 2026, which clearly outlines key agreement details. Violations of these provisions can result in civil penalties, with potential financial consequences for businesses and landlords who do not comply with the new transparency requirements.

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