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DE HB321
Bill
Status
3/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Debra Heffernan
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AI Summary
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Requires consumer contracts with automatic renewal provisions to clearly and conspicuously disclose renewal terms and cancellation procedures in writing.
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Mandates written notice to consumers 30-60 days before automatic renewal of contracts renewing for terms longer than one month, with consumer written acknowledgment required.
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Establishes that failure to disclose automatic renewal terms constitutes a deceptive practice in consumer contracts under Delaware law.
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Provides liability exemption for businesses that demonstrate written compliance procedures, prove violations resulted from error, and issue full refunds or credits for improperly billed amounts.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies only to contracts dated on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Consumer Contracts.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House
3/1/2018