CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides for cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions

The definition of 'Automatic renewal contract' was changed to cover 'purchasing agreements' instead of just 'paid subscriptions', expanding the types of contracts the law protects.

The list of required disclosures was reorganized and slightly modified to ensure clarity on what information must be provided to consumers before renewal.

Representative Chassion was removed from the list of bill sponsors, and several lines regarding specific recordkeeping and notification details were condensed or removed.

The bill references were updated to change the covered statutes from R.S. 51:3301 through 3305 to R.S. 51:3301 through 3304.

The bill status changed from 'Reengrossed' to 'Enrolled,' and the total page count was reduced from 9 to 7, reflecting final legislative edits.

A new definition was inserted to specify that misleading information includes any content that contradicts or undermines a consumer's ability to give express affirmative acceptance for an automatic renewal.

A new requirement was added mandating that businesses must provide a clear and conspicuous notice to consumers before confirming billing information and any other required disclosures.

Added Representative Chassion as a co-sponsor to the bill.

Updated the definition of 'merchandise' to explicitly include intangibles and real estate, broadening the types of items covered by the law.

Added a new definition for 'trial period' to clarify that it is a free or discounted time to sample products.

Strengthened rules against automatic renewals by explicitly prohibiting charging consumers without first obtaining their affirmative consent.

Enhanced disclosure requirements to ensure consumers are clearly informed of pricing changes or charges that occur after a free or discounted trial period.