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Consumer Protection: Easier Subscription and Free Trial Cancellations

This act aims to make it easier for citizens to cancel automatically renewing services and subscriptions, as well as free trials that convert to paid services. Companies will be required to clearly disclose renewal terms and provide simple cancellation methods, protecting consumers from unwanted charges.
Key points
Companies must clearly disclose automatic renewal terms and cancellation procedures in contracts.
Before the first and each subsequent automatic renewal, companies must notify you at least 7 days in advance and obtain your consent.
If you haven't used a service for 6 consecutive months, the company must re-obtain your consent for renewal and inform you of your right to a prorated refund.
Free trials: companies must notify you at least 7 days before the free trial ends and obtain your consent for charges.
Cancelling a service must be as easy as signing up for it, including an online cancellation mechanism.
Contracts violating these rules will be void, and consumers will receive a refund for all amounts paid due to such violation.
Consent obtained through "dark patterns" (manipulative interfaces) will not be considered valid.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2266
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2025-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2266.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies must clearly disclose automatic renewal terms and cancellation procedures in contracts.
  • Before the first and each subsequent automatic renewal, companies must notify you at least 7 days in advance and obtain your consent.
  • If you haven't used a service for 6 consecutive months, the company must re-obtain your consent for renewal and inform you of your right to a prorated refund.
  • Free trials: companies must notify you at least 7 days before the free trial ends and obtain your consent for charges.
  • Cancelling a service must be as easy as signing up for it, including an online cancellation mechanism.
  • Contracts violating these rules will be void, and consumers will receive a refund for all amounts paid due to such violation.
  • Consent obtained through "dark patterns" (manipulative interfaces) will not be considered valid.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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