Bill > HB1511

This bill prohibits entities from sending unsolicited mail or electronic messages to consumers that use high-pressure tactics or falsely imply affiliation with another company when asking for payment for goods, services, or legal authorizations like vehicle warranties, home warranties, or government licenses. To avoid this, such communications must include a clear and conspicuous statement, printed in bold, fourteen-point type, stating that the sender is not affiliated with the other entity and that the payment is optional. Specific disclosures are required for offers related to vehicle warranties, home warranties, and government license renewals, ensuring consumers understand their existing benefits won't be affected by not responding. Contracts resulting from non-compliant messages are voidable by the consumer, and any money paid must be refunded. The bill defines terms like "affiliated," "entity," "high pressure tactics," and "unsolicited" to clarify its scope, and includes exceptions for legitimate communications from entities about their own products or services, and for existing customer communications from insurers or warranty providers.