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NC H188

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Stevens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires businesses to provide clear disclosure statements for auto-renewing contracts exceeding one month, including the renewal terms, pricing, any changing terms, and an easy cancellation method

  • Mandates that consumers who sign up online must be able to cancel online; prohibits charging for renewals if the consumer did not consent to the auto-renewal provision

  • Requires written notice at least 15-60 days before any automatic renewal of six months or more, informing consumers of the renewal date and cancellation options

  • Removes previous exemptions for state-licensed insurers and entities regulated by the NC Utilities Commission, while retaining exemptions for banks, credit unions, and FCC-regulated entities

  • Effective January 1, 2026, applying to contracts entered into on or after that date

Legislative Description

Automatic Renewal of Contracts

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/8/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/6/2025
Judiciary II5/5/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/29/2025
Commerce and Economic Development4/15/2025
State and Local Government3/11/2025
Judiciary II2/26/2025

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