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Senate bill would require pro rata refunds for early cancellation of digital subscriptions

2145944 · January 23, 2025
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Senate Bill 5207 would require electronic media services to provide pro rata refunds when a consumer cancels a term subscription early; sponsor and staff cited federal FTC 'click-to-cancel' action and several states' laws as related developments.

Senate Bill 5207 would require providers of electronic media services to refund consumers on a pro rata basis for early cancellations of term subscriptions. Staff described the bill as addressing consumer complaints about annual subscriptions and the lack of proration when consumers stop using a service mid-term.

Clint McCarthy, staff, said the bill directs electronic-media services—defined to include commercial services…

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