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WA SB5207

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Drew MacEwen

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Electronic media services (music, news, entertainment subscriptions) must provide pro rata refunds to consumers who cancel term-based subscriptions of at least one year before the term ends

  • Cancellations take effect at the end of the month in which they occur, and refunds must be disbursed within six months of cancellation

  • Services must disclose refund schedules and any cancellation fees to consumers before or upon initiating a subscription

  • Applies only to individual consumers, not commercial businesses, government entities, or nongovernmental organizations

  • Violations are enforceable under Washington's Consumer Protection Act (chapter 19.86 RCW) exclusively by the Attorney General, with no private right of action

Legislative Description

Requiring refunds to consumers for early cancellation of term-based subscriptions to electronic media services.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means2/14/2025
Business, Financial Services & Trade1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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