AB 613 — Automatic renewals: cancellations: notice to consumers.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law makes it unlawful for any business making an automatic renewal or continuous service offer to a consumer in this state to, among other things, fail to present the automatic renewal or continuous service offer terms in a clear and conspicuous manner. This bill would require the cancellation policy of a personal, nonessential services contract, as defined, in any automatically renewed contract under these provisions to include the right of the consumer to cancel for any reason upon 30 days' written notice to the business and also include a statement describing the procedure to cancel the contact. The bill would permit the company to charge a cancellation fee, not to exceed 3 months' charges, for a cancellation within the contract term.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/06/15 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 06, 2015
- Introduced 02/24/15 - Introduced pdf February 24, 2015
- AB613 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 27.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Chu · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Chu
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 613 do?
- Existing law makes it unlawful for any business making an automatic renewal or continuous service offer to a consumer in this state to, among other things, fail to present the automatic renewal or continuous service offer terms in a clear and conspicuous manner. This bill would require the cancellation policy of a personal, nonessential services contract, as defined, in any automatically renewed contract under these provisions to include the right of the consumer to cancel for any reason upon 30 days' written notice to the business and also include a statement describing the procedure to cancel the contact. The bill would permit the company to charge a cancellation fee, not to exceed 3 months' charges, for a cancellation within the contract term.
- Who sponsors AB 613?
- AB 613 is sponsored by Chu.
- What is the current status of AB 613?
- This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 613?
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