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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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, shall provide the consumer with the option to cancel the contract, at any time, using a simple cancellation mechanism in the same medium that the consumer used to consent to the contract. Provides that an entity shall provide a clear and conspicuous notice, in a manner that may be retained by the consumer, of any material change to the terms of a contract containing an automatic renewal offer at least 3 days prior to the change to the terms. Sets forth additional requirements concerning the cancellation of automatic renewal offers, continuous service offers, and free trial or promotional period offers entered into online, including requiring an entity to provide a one-step online cancellation link. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Automatic Contract Renewal Act to ensure consumers have a straightforward way to cancel contracts that automatically renew, especially those entered into online. It mandates that businesses provide a simple cancellation mechanism in the same format the consumer used to agree to the contract, such as a one-step online cancellation link for online agreements. Additionally, businesses must clearly and conspicuously notify consumers of any significant changes to contract terms, including price increases, at least three days before they take effect, and this notice must include information on how to cancel. The bill also clarifies what constitutes a "one-step online cancellation" as a process that doesn't add extra steps to delay a consumer's immediate termination of an auto-renewing contract or continuous service.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary (on 02/10/2026)
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