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MN SF3920

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Heather Gustafson

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Amends club membership cancellation and termination rights, allowing members to cancel within 3 business days and terminate at any time without fees through multiple methods (in-person, phone, mail, email, or online).

  • Requires clubs to provide contracts with conspicuous notices (14-point boldface minimum) explaining members' rights to cancel and terminate, with specific contact information for providing notice.

  • Establishes new regulations for "indefinite subscription agreements" (auto-renewing or continuous service contracts) requiring clear disclosure of offer terms, recurring charges, and cancellation policies before consumer consent.

  • Prohibits sellers from charging before agreement authorization, requiring a right of first refusal, making abusive retention tactics, or offering incentives to prevent cancellation without prior consumer permission.

  • Requires websites with subscription management to include a simple online termination election option; exempts agreements governed by other state/federal law and certain licensed professions (insurance, utilities, financial services).

Legislative Description

Automatic renewal related terms definitions and regulation provisions

Last Action

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety

3/20/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety3/20/2024
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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