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GA HB1039

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Sam Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia's automatic renewal provisions (O.C.G.A. § 13-12-3) to add consumer protections for service contracts with lengthy auto-renewal terms
  • Existing law requires sellers of service contracts of 12 months or more with auto-renewal periods exceeding one month to provide written or electronic notice 30–60 days before the cancellation deadline
  • Adds a new requirement for contracts that auto-renew for periods exceeding 24 months: sellers must obtain written or electronic acknowledgment from the consumer confirming receipt of the renewal notification
  • Sellers must also obtain an affirmative written or electronic response from the consumer stating they do not intend to terminate the contract; without both confirmations, the auto-renewal provision is unenforceable
  • Effective date is January 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Contracts; additional protections for consumers who enter into service contracts that contain lengthy automatic renewal provisions; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

1/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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