Automatic Renewal of Contracts.

Replaced rigid formatting requirements (12-point type and bold print) with flexible visual distinction options including larger font, different font, different color, or offset symbols to highlight renewal disclosures.

Added audio disclosure requirements stating that verbal disclosures must be made in a volume and cadence sufficient to be readily audible and understandable to consumers.

Changed consent language from requiring a consumer to initial a specific disclosure space to requiring general consent to the agreement including the automatic renewal provision.

Updated notice delivery language from 'agreed to by the consumer' to 'customarily used to communicate with the consumer' for automatic renewal notifications.

Added 'Code.' to the end of the exemption section regarding regulated entities, likely a technical correction to complete the statutory citation.

Added a new provision prohibiting sellers from charging fees for automatic renewals when consumers fail to initial the required disclosure space.

Changed references from 'seller' to 'person' in two locations to improve clarity and consistency in the language.

Removed specific sponsor names and committee referral details from the header section, likely due to procedural updates after committee consideration.

Bill number changed from DRH10075-MQ-49 to H188-v-1 and the header was updated to reflect the new edition format

Sponsors section updated to list Representatives Stevens and Kidwell as primary sponsors with a note directing to the General Assembly website for a complete list

Referred committees section was expanded to include Judiciary 2, State and Local Government, Commerce and Economic Development, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Date of referral changed from February 24, 2025 to February 26, 2025

Page footer changed from DRH10075-MQ-49 to House Bill 188-First Edition