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HB 750

CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides for easy cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion and 2 co-sponsors

HB 750 requires Louisiana businesses to make subscription cancellations as simple as signup, preventing companies from using friction tactics to lock in recurring charges.

Effective date: 01/01/2027.
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Bill Summary · HB 750

Legislative bill overview

HB 750 requires businesses offering automatic renewal subscriptions to provide consumers with a simple, easy-to-use cancellation mechanism that is as convenient as the original sign-up process. The bill establishes consumer protection standards for subscription services, ensuring customers can cancel their automatic renewals without excessive friction, hidden requirements, or unreasonable delays.

Why is this important

Many consumers struggle to cancel subscriptions because companies deliberately make the process difficult—requiring phone calls, multiple steps, or unclear procedures—while signup is intentionally streamlined. This creates recurring charges that consumers often don't actively monitor, generating revenue for businesses but frustration and unexpected costs for customers. Easy cancellation protections help prevent unauthorized charges and give consumers genuine control over their spending.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance costs: Companies argue that simplifying cancellation increases churn rates and requires system redesigns, raising operational expenses that may be passed to consumers
  • Definition of "easy": The bill may lack specific technical standards, creating disputes over what constitutes adequately simple cancellation (online portal vs. one-click vs. phone-free requirement)
  • Free vs. paid trials: Clarity needed on whether free trial subscriptions require the same easy-cancellation protections, affecting how businesses structure promotional offers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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