Bill
HB 4826
Overview: HB 4826, Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require, bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2025
Overview: HB 4826, Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require, bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2025, Introduced on March 13, 2025. Tie bar with: HB 4827'25.
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to require businesses to clearly disclose any automatic renewal provisions in their consumer contracts, ensuring that customers are fully informed about the terms and conditions of their agreements.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that businesses provide clear and conspicuous disclosure of any automatic renewal clauses in their consumer contracts, including the length of the renewal period and the steps required to cancel the subscription.
- Requires businesses to obtain the consumer's affirmative consent to the automatic renewal terms before the contract is finalized.
- Establishes penalties for businesses that fail to comply with the disclosure and consent requirements.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit consumers by providing them with greater transparency and control over their subscription-based services and contracts. It aims to prevent consumers from being unknowingly enrolled in automatic renewal programs and incurring unexpected charges.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: HB 4826 has been electronically reproduced and is currently in the legislative process. The bill is tied to HB 4827, which suggests the two bills may be considered together. The next step would be for the bill to be referred to a committee for further review and potential amendments before moving to a full vote in the House of Representatives.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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