BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5507: Automatic renewal/contracts

Concerning the use of automatic renewal provisions in business contracts.

Summary

Requires that for contracts after May 1, 2018, with automatic renewals or extensions for more than a month, a seller must provide a disclosure with the initial contract or include a disclosure in the contract in a conspicuous manner and get the customer's initials.
Requires that for contracts with automatic renewals or extensions for more than a year and the deadline to decline is more than 60 days after May 1, 2018, the provision is not enforceable unless at least 15 days but not more than 60 days before the deadline to decline, a notice about the renewal or extension is provided.
Prevents a requirement in a contract that a seller be permitted to match another's offer for contracts after May 1, 2018.
Allows a customer to sue for damages.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5507), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the use of automatic renewal provisions in business contracts;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Labor & Commerce.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 26, 2017First reading, referred to Commerce, Labor & Sports.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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