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HB 2799

ELEC CD-RECORDS REQUEST

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Arizona version: Requires easy cancellation of online subscriptions with parity to enrollment method and clear upfront disclosure of terms.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2799

HB 2799 — Summary (documents contain two different bills with the same number)

Note: The provided materials include two distinct HB 2799 texts from different jurisdictions and subject areas. Below are separate, concise summaries for each version included in the packet.

A. Arizona (Introduced Feb 13, 2025) — Online subscription cancellation; consumer protections

Purpose / Intent

To regulate online subscription practices for businesses conducting business in Arizona, reducing friction for consumers who wish to cancel subscriptions and increasing upfront disclosure of subscription terms.

Key provisions

  • Adds Article 27 to Title 44, Chapter 9, Arizona Revised Statutes (trade practices).
  • Cancellation parity: A business must allow a consumer to cancel an online subscription using the same method the consumer used to enroll, and may not add extra requirements or steps to the cancellation process.
  • Clear disclosure at enrollment: Businesses must provide clear, conspicuous disclosure of subscription terms at the time of enrollment, including renewal policies and cancellation instructions.
  • Renewal reminders: Businesses must send renewal reminders to consumers with subscriptions, giving them an opportunity to opt out of automatic renewal.
  • Retention offers: Businesses may present retention offers/incentives only after a consumer indicates intent to cancel; any offer must not impede or complicate cancellation.

Who is affected

  • Consumers in Arizona with online subscription accounts.
  • Businesses that offer online subscription services and conduct business in Arizona — they must update enrollment, cancellation, and notification processes and disclosure language.

Potential impacts

  • Easier cancellation and clearer terms may reduce unwanted renewals and consumer complaints.
  • Businesses will face compliance costs to update user interfaces, processes, and customer service training.
  • Enforcement mechanism and penalties are not specified in the excerpt.

Procedural status (from packet)

  • Introduced Feb 13, 2025. Status listed as Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee.

B. Illinois (Introduced Feb 6, 2025; Rep. Tony M. McCombie) — Election records access (amend Section 10‑7)

Purpose / Intent

To speed public access to nomination-related documents filed with election authorities for the immediately succeeding election.

Key provisions

  • Amends 10 ILCS 5/10-7 of the Illinois Election Code.
  • Requires any election authority to provide a copy of any nomination paper, certificate of nomination, or petition for a public question filed with that authority for the immediately succeeding election within 48 hours after receiving a written request.
  • Explicitly states the requester need not submit the request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
  • Effective immediately upon becoming law.

Who is affected

  • Candidates (including independent/nonpartisan) and political committees whose nomination documents are filed.
  • Election authorities and local election officials — required to produce copies within a 48‑hour window.
  • Journalists, researchers, political parties, and members of the public seeking timely access to nomination documents.

Potential impacts

  • Greater and faster transparency around nomination filings.
  • Election offices may need to adapt procedures and staffing to meet 48‑hour production timelines, potentially increasing administrative burden.
  • Provides a prompt route for public review without invoking FOIA process.

Procedural status (from packet)

  • Introduced Feb 6, 2025; effective date: immediate upon enactment. (Legislative actions in the packet include referrals and readings; some listed actions appear mixed between the two bills.)

If you want, I can:
- Produce a side‑by‑side comparison of the two versions,
- Extract and summarize only the version relevant to a particular state, or
- Draft a one‑page fact sheet targeted to businesses or to election officials describing compliance steps.

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