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AR HB1820

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires businesses to present automatic renewal and continuous service terms clearly and conspicuously before purchase, including cancellation policy, recurring charges, term length, and minimum purchase obligations

  • Mandates businesses provide easy cancellation methods including toll-free phone, email, postal address, or online "click to cancel" option; online subscriptions must allow online cancellation without obstruction

  • Requires advance notice to consumers 3-21 days before free trial/promotional pricing ends, and 15-45 days before annual subscriptions auto-renew

  • Businesses must send annual reminders to subscribers disclosing the product/service, charges, and cancellation methods, and must retain consumer consent verification for at least 3 years or 1 year after contract termination

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under Arkansas law, enforceable by the Attorney General; exempts entities regulated by banking, securities, insurance, and public service commissions, municipal utilities, and franchised service providers

Legislative Description

To Regulate Automatic Renewal And Continuous Service Offers.

Last Action

Notification that HB1820 is now Act 652

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce4/9/2025
Insurance & Commerce4/2/2025
Insurance and Commerce3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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