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MD HB107

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Pruski

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires businesses offering automatic renewal subscriptions (terms over 1 month) to clearly disclose renewal terms, pricing, and cancellation methods before the consumer agrees to the subscription

  • Mandates that cancellation mechanisms be cost-effective, timely, and easy-to-use, available through the same medium used to sign up, and not require interaction with live representatives unless one was used during signup

  • Requires advance notice before renewals take effect: 3-21 days for free trials over 14 days, and 15-45 days for subscriptions with initial terms of at least 1 year

  • Prohibits automatic credit card charges unless the consumer receives clear notice and provides consent; violations constitute unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices

  • Exempts entities regulated by the Maryland Insurance Administration, Maryland Public Service Commission, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and those licensed under Title 18 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; takes effect June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Consumer Protection - Automatic Renewals

Disclosure

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 205

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/26/2025
Economic Matters1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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