Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Plain Language Consumer Contract Act to clarify definitions and strengthen protections for consumers signing standardized form contracts. It establishes that specific terms in these contracts are unenforceable if they would materially alter a consumer's legal rights or obligations, such as waiving intellectual property rights, limiting liability, or forcing exclusive use of a merchant's services. Courts will evaluate factors like consumer awareness and the nature of the transaction to determine if a term is unfair, while also noting that simply signing a document does not prove a consumer understood these standardized clauses. The changes apply to all new consumer contracts in the state, whether signed on paper or electronically, taking effect 60 days after enactment.
Rep. Scott Conklin
Total votes
8,302
all sessions
Attendance
99%
61 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
97%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
1,719
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
2
assignments
1,719 bills and resolutions
Sponsored bills
Total
1,719
Primary
96
Co-sponsor
1,623
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An Act amending the act of June 23, 1993 (P.L.128, No.29), known as the Plain Language Consumer Contract Act, further providing for definitions and providing for enforceability of standardized terms in form contracts.
In committee May 14, 2024
1 co-sponsor
In committee May 8, 2024
1 co-sponsor
In committee May 8, 2024
1 co-sponsor
In committee May 8, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Signed into law May 8, 2024
1 co-sponsor
In committee May 8, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Passed May 8, 2024
1 co-sponsor
In committee May 7, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Passed May 7, 2024
1 co-sponsor
A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2024 as "National School Library Month" in Pennsylvania.
In committee May 6, 2024
1 co-sponsor
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