Automatic renewal and continuous service offers
HB 2851 requires businesses to obtain a consumer's clear, active agreement before automatically renewing subscriptions or continuous service offers. It mandates that businesses provide specific, easy-to-understand disclosures about cancellation policies, recurring charges, and term lengths before enrolling customers. This directly affects consumers who often face unexpected charges and businesses offering subscription models. The law aims to prevent surprise fees by ensuring consent is explicit and terms are transparent, not buried in fine print.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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To House Judiciary
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Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 24, 2025
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To Judiciary
lower
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Kayla Young
DDemocratic
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