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Committee advances bill requiring simple cancellation for subscriptions and limits on negative‑option features
Summary
A 53 95, released May 15, would require subscription providers using negative‑option features to offer a simple cancellation mechanism, allow the Attorney General or Division director to seek injunctions and restitution, and exempts services regulated by certain federal/state agencies; the committee released the bill as amended.
The Consumer Affairs Committee voted May 15 to release Assembly Bill A 53 95 as amended, a measure aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel subscription services and placing standards on negative‑option features. Committee staff read the amendments, which clarify that a provider using a negative‑option feature must provide a simple cancellation…
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