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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/01/2026
06/01/2026
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Automatic Contract Renewal Act. Provides that any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that sells or offers to sell any products or services to a consumer pursuant to a contract, where such contract automatically renews unless the consumer cancels the contract, shall provide a simple cancellation mechanism to the consumer.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Automatic Contract Renewal Act to require businesses that sell products or services under contracts that automatically renew unless canceled by the consumer to provide a "simple cancellation mechanism." This mechanism must immediately stop recurring charges, be as easy to use as the method the consumer used to agree to the contract's automatic renewal features, and be accessible through the same online or other medium the consumer used to sign up. The bill aims to make it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions and services they no longer want, preventing unwanted charges.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4468&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 | 01/16/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus/FullText?LegDocId=206536&DocName=10400HB4468&DocNum=4468&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=165189&GAID=18&SessionID=114&SpecSess=&Session= | 01/16/2026 |
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