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Caucus hears conference changes to HB 2010 on digital goods seller requirements
Summary
Nicole summarized HB 2010, which outlines merchant requirements for sellers of licensed digital goods, reduces a proposed 10-year refund framework to five years with a prorated 20% per year refund structure, and nullifies refund obligations if a seller provides alternative access to a digital good.
Nicole briefed the caucus on House Bill 2010 concerning digital goods seller requirements. She said the bill would outline merchant duties for selling digital goods that are licensed rather than owned outright — examples include music, movies and video games — and would set refund processes when access must be revoked.
As amended in conference committee, the House's original 10-year refund structure was reduced to a five-year refund period, and the conference amendment further defined refunds as 20% per year over five years, creating a prorated approach. The amendment also clarifies refund processes and nullifies the refund obligation if the seller provides an alternate access path to the digital good.
Nicole said the amendment was accepted and she was available for questions; caucus members did not record a formal vote in this session.
