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Committee releases bill giving consumers short cancellation windows for home improvements and costly purchases

Consumer Affairs Committee · October 24, 2024
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Summary

The Consumer Affairs Committee on Dec. 6 released Assembly Bill 551 as amended, creating a five-business-day right to cancel home-improvement contracts after receipt of a signed agreement and a three-business-day right for consumer sales of goods priced $500 or more.

The Consumer Affairs Committee released Assembly Bill 551 as amended, creating limited new cancellation rights for consumers.

As read into the record by clerk Katie, the amendments allow consumers up to five business days to…

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