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DE HB321

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Debra Heffernan

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires consumer contracts with automatic renewal provisions to clearly and conspicuously disclose renewal terms and cancellation procedures in writing.

  • 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.

  • Establishes that failure to disclose automatic renewal terms constitutes a deceptive practice in consumer contracts under Delaware law.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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