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AZ HB2951

AZ HB2951
Contracts; automatic subscription renewals; requirements


summary

Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT amending title 44, chapter 9, arizona revised statutes, by adding article 27; relating to trade practices.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new requirements for businesses offering automatic renewal contracts to consumers in Arizona, aiming to make it easier for people to manage their subscriptions. Specifically, it mandates that businesses must allow consumers to cancel their subscriptions using the same method they used to sign up, without adding extra steps or requirements. Businesses are also required to clearly and conspicuously inform consumers about the subscription's terms, including renewal policies and how to cancel, at the time of enrollment. If a business wants to make a special offer to keep a customer from canceling, they can only do so after the customer has already indicated they want to cancel, and these offers cannot make the cancellation process more difficult. Furthermore, for annual automatic renewals, businesses must send a reminder to consumers at least thirty-one days before the renewal date, using the same method the consumer used to enroll, to give them a chance to opt out. An "automatic renewal contract" is defined as any agreement for goods or services that automatically renews at the end of a set period or continues on a recurring basis.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Senate read second time (on 03/16/2026)

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