HB 2951 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

automatic subscription renewals; contracts; requirements

HB 2951 requires businesses offering automatic subscription renewals to clearly disclose key terms (like cancellation policies and recurring charges) before consumers agree. It mandates explicit consumer consent before charging, provides simple one-click cancellation options, and requires advance notice (25-40 days before renewal) for all auto-renewing contracts. The law directly affects consumers who subscribe to services with automatic renewal and businesses selling such subscriptions in Arizona. Key provisions include standardized disclosures, verified consent records, and clear language to prevent surprise charges.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 16, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version (03/05/2026) · 5 edits · Mar 5, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was significantly rewritten to shift its focus from detailed disclosure requirements to a broader consumer protection framework. The most critical change is the addition of a 'right to cancel' clause, requiring businesses to allow consumers to cancel subscriptions using the exact same method they used to sign up, without adding extra steps. The specific definition of 'clear and conspicuous' text was removed, and the requirement for a 31-day pre-renewal reminder notice was replaced with a general mandate to provide terms at enrollment.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from regulating specific disclosure formats to establishing a general right to cancel and prohibiting retention offers that complicate the cancellation process.

REQUIREMENT

Added a mandatory requirement that consumers must be able to cancel a subscription using the same method they used to enroll, with no extra steps or fees.

Replaced the specific requirement for a 31-day pre-renewal reminder notice with a general requirement to provide subscription terms at the time of enrollment.

Added a prohibition on retention offers or incentives that are given after a consumer indicates they want to cancel, ensuring these offers do not complicate the cancellation process.

DEFINITION

Removed the detailed legal definition of 'clear and conspicuous' text, which previously specified font size, color, and layout requirements.

Changed the article title from 'Automatic Renewal Contracts' to 'Subscription Regulations' to reflect the broader scope of the new text.

Floor votes · House Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

50–0

Passed · 10 other

Total votes 60

Mar 5, 2026

D Democratic27

23 Yea 4

85% Yea

R Republican33

27 Yea 6

81% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA/SE

lower

1 primary · 22 co-sponsors