MD SB49

Requires businesses offering automatic renewal subscriptions to clearly disclose renewal terms, pricing, and cancellation methods before the consumer agrees to the subscription

Mandates that cancellation mechanisms be cost-effective, timely, easy-to-use, and at least as simple as the original sign-up method, including options like a prominently placed cancel button or pre-formatted termination email

Requires advance notice before automatic 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 without clear notice and consumer consent for subscriptions with initial terms over 1 month

Exempts entities regulated by the Maryland Insurance Administration, Maryland Public Service Commission, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or licensed under the Maryland Service Contracts and Consumer Products Guaranty Act; violations constitute unfair trade practices but no private right of action is authorized; effective June 1, 2026