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PA SB676

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nick Pisciottano

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Businesses offering automatic renewal or continuous service subscriptions must provide consumers with clear disclosure of renewal terms, cancellation policies, and pricing changes (including post-trial pricing for free trials)

  • Consumers who sign up for subscriptions online must be allowed to cancel exclusively online, either through a provided email format or website link

  • Material changes to subscription terms require clear notice to consumers along with cancellation instructions

  • Exemptions apply to health clubs (covered under the Health Club Act), services regulated by the FCC, FERC, or Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and natural gas/electric utility contracts

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, with enforcement provisions and private rights of action available; effective 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Providing for unlawful retention policy.

Last Action

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure4/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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