Prohibits the charging of membership fees during a state disaster emergency
This bill prohibits businesses from charging membership fees during a state disaster emergency when consumers face specific hardships. It applies when services stop, become impossible/illegal, frustrate a contract's purpose, or when a consumer demonstrates financial hardship due to the emergency. Businesses violating this face civil penalties up to $1,000. The law takes effect immediately and does not limit other consumer rights under existing law. It directly affects consumers seeking relief during disasters and businesses offering membership-based services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
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