HB 1228 Summary

• Requires sellers offering automatic renewal agreements to present terms in clear and conspicuous manner before purchase and provide buyer-retainable acknowledgment with cancellation information.

• Mandates written notice 30-60 days before renewal for agreements renewing for more than six months, delivered via first-class mail, email, or consumer-authorized communication methods like text or mobile app.

• Prohibits charging buyers unless the seller has complied with disclosure requirements and obtained affirmative consent to the automatic renewal agreement.

• Limits automatic renewal periods for merchandise agreements to a maximum of 12 months.

• Makes automatic renewal provisions unenforceable and void if non-compliant, and treats any merchandise or services provided in violation as unconditional gifts to the buyer; applies to contracts entered after July 31, 2023.