SB 3447 Illinois Senate · 102nd Regular Session

AUTOMATIC CONTRACT RENEWAL

Summary
Amends the Automatic Contract Renewal Act. Provides that the clear and conspicuous disclosure of an automatic renewal clause displayed during the contract formation process must require the consumer to affirmatively consent to the renewal terms. Provides for additional notice requirements concerning contracts that automatically renew for a specified term of more than one month unless the consumer cancels the contract. Provides for additional notice requirements concerning contracts that allow the consumer to accept a free gift or trial as part of an automatic renewal offer before the consumer makes any payment, or where such contract entitles the consumer to an introductory reduced, promotional, or discounted rate before the customer begins paying the full rate. Provides that a person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that allows consumers to accept an automatic renewal or continuous service offer online shall allow a consumer to terminate the automatic renewal or continuous service exclusively online, at will, and without engaging any further steps that obstruct or delay the consumer's ability to terminate the automatic renewal or continuous service immediately. Defines "clear and conspicuous".
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Introduction
Jan 2022
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Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2022 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Feb 10, 2022
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Jan 26, 2022
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Assigned to Commerce
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Jan 18, 2022
Committee
Referred to Assignments
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