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HB 3605

Relating to unlawful practices in home solicitation sales; and prescribing an effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Farrah Chaichi and 5 co-sponsors

HB 3605 - Relating to Unlawful Practices in Home Solicitation Sales OverviewBill Number: HB 3605 Title: Relating to unlawful practices in home solicitation sales; and prescribing

Chapter 160, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Bill Summary · HB 3605

HB 3605 - Relating to Unlawful Practices in Home Solicitation Sales

Overview

Bill Number: HB 3605
Title: Relating to unlawful practices in home solicitation sales; and prescribing an effective date.
Status: Chapter 160, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Introduced: March 03, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HB 3605 is to strengthen consumer protections against deceptive and coercive practices in the context of home solicitation sales. The bill aims to address concerns about vulnerable consumers being taken advantage of by unscrupulous door-to-door salespeople or telemarketers.

Key Provisions

  • Expands the definition of "home solicitation sale" to include sales made via telephone, in addition to in-person visits
  • Prohibits home solicitation sales representatives from:
    • Misrepresenting the purpose of the visit or call
    • Failing to provide clear and conspicuous disclosures about the buyer's right to cancel the transaction
    • Threatening, intimidating, or using high-pressure tactics to coerce a sale
  • Requires a 3-day "cooling off" period during which consumers can cancel a home solicitation sale without penalty
  • Increases civil penalties for violations, up to $2,000 per offense

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Consumers, particularly elderly or low-income individuals, will benefit from stronger protections against deceptive and coercive home solicitation sales tactics
  • Home solicitation sales companies and their representatives will be subject to new restrictions and heightened penalties for noncompliance
  • State consumer protection agencies will have additional tools to investigate and enforce violations

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 3605 was signed into law as Chapter 160 of the 2025 legislative session. The new requirements will take effect 91 days after the legislature adjourns sine die. State agencies are expected to issue implementing regulations and guidance for businesses prior to the law's effective date.

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

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