HB 1851: Contracts; Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act; automatic renewal contracts; notice; cancellation; effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated from the House floor version to the Senate floor version, incorporating amendments by the Senate. The most significant substantive change is the redefinition of 'clear and conspicuous' requirements for automatic renewal contracts; the Senate version removed the specific mandate that text must be in a larger font size, replacing it with broader options like contrasting colors or symbols, and added specific requirements for audio disclosures. Additionally, the cancellation mechanism requirements were streamlined to focus on direct online links or electronic devices rather than a complex list of specific link types.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'clear and conspicuous' was modified to remove the strict requirement that text must be in a larger font size, allowing for other methods like contrasting colors or symbols to achieve visibility. It also added a specific definition for audio disclosures.

REQUIREMENT

The requirements for providing a cancellation mechanism were modified. The House version required a specific 'one-step online cancellation link' among other options, while the Senate version simplifies this to require a direct online link located on the entity's website or within an electronic device/service.

TECHNICAL

The document header and metadata were updated to reflect the Senate floor version, including the addition of Senator Gollihare as a sponsor and the inclusion of the Senate floor date (April 24, 2025).

Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a 'Committee Substitute' draft to the official 'Floor Version' for the House. Substantive policy content, definitions, and legal requirements remain unchanged, though minor formatting adjustments were made to the introductory sections.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to reflect the official House Floor version, replacing the 'Committee Substitute' label.

The introductory summary of the bill's purpose was reorganized and slightly reworded for clarity, but the list of topics covered (automatic renewals, online links, cancellation rights) remains identical.

Page headers and footers were updated to reflect the new version number and formatting standards.

House Committee Substitute → Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from a House Committee Substitute to an Engrossed version, incorporating changes from the Senate. The most significant substantive change is the reorganization of definitions and requirements, specifically adding 'Trial period offer' as a distinct legal term and refining the rules for online cancellation links to ensure they are clearly labeled and accessible.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains the Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act, but the definitions of covered contracts were expanded to explicitly include 'trial period offers' alongside standard automatic renewal contracts.

DEFINITION

Added a specific definition for 'Trial period offer' to clarify that sampling offers used to induce purchases are subject to the same renewal rules.

REQUIREMENT

Reorganized the list of required disclosures for automatic renewal contracts to be more structured, separating notification of renewal, cancellation policy, recurring charges, term length, and purchase obligations into distinct sub-points.

Refined the requirements for online cancellation links, emphasizing that they must be labeled with a clear disclosure stating that purchasing the product enrolls the consumer in the renewal contract.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title header to reflect its status as an 'Engrossed' bill and adjusted the required citation number from 13120 to 2013.

House Conference Committee Substitute 3 → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was revised from a Conference Committee Substitute to a Committee Substitute, updating the legislative session details and removing the Senate sponsor's name. The core policy content regarding the Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act remains substantively unchanged, including definitions, disclosure requirements, and cancellation mechanisms.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the revision is primarily administrative and formatting-related.

TECHNICAL

Updated the legislative session from the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) to the 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025).

Removed the name of the Senate sponsor (Gollihare) from the list of bill sponsors.

Reformatted the bill title and header to reflect the status as a Committee Substitute rather than a Conference Committee Substitute.

House Conference Committee Substitute 2 → House Conference Committee Substitute 3 · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add a new sponsor, Manger, and replaced the previous page-by-page text with a consolidated summary of the act's purpose. The substantive legal text regarding the Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act remains unchanged, so no new definitions, requirements, or exemptions were added or removed.

TECHNICAL

Added 'Manger' to the list of bill sponsors.

Replaced the detailed, page-by-page statutory text with a single paragraph summarizing the bill's contents.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Conference Committee Substitute 2 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from a Proposed Policy Committee Substitute to a House Conference Committee Substitute, indicating it has passed through committee and is now in its final legislative stage. The substantive text of the 'Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act' remains largely intact, though specific line numbers and page references were updated to reflect the new version. This change signifies the bill is moving closer to becoming law.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's applicability remains unchanged; it continues to regulate automatic renewal contracts for consumers in Oklahoma.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to reflect the House Conference Committee Substitute status, replacing the previous Proposed Policy Committee Substitute designation.

Page and section numbering were adjusted to align with the new conference committee version of the bill.

The legislative session date was updated from the 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) to the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026).

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renamed from a 'Proposed Oversight' substitute to a 'Proposed Policy' substitute, indicating a shift in the legislative committee's focus. The most significant substantive change is the replacement of specific exemption clauses with new language granting the Attorney General and district attorneys the authority to enforce the act. Additionally, the bill number associated with the request was updated from 13051 to 12556.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from an oversight-focused proposal to a policy-focused proposal, and the enforcement mechanism was expanded to include specific state legal authorities.

ENFORCEMENT

Removed exceptions for certain entities and replaced them with explicit authority granted to the Attorney General and district attorneys to enforce the act.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title from 'Proposed Oversight' to 'Proposed Policy' and updated the request number from 13051 to 12556.

REQUIREMENT

Modified the description of cancellation policies to allow for renewal terms longer than one year with consumer consent.

Engrossed → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill text was completely replaced with a committee substitute version, changing the document from the original 'Engrossed' version to a new 'Proposed Committee Substitute'. This indicates the bill has been amended by the House committee, likely incorporating changes from other bills or addressing specific concerns before moving to the next legislative stage. The substantive policy language regarding automatic renewal contracts appears to be identical in both versions, suggesting the committee made procedural or formatting adjustments rather than altering the core legal requirements.

TECHNICAL

The entire document text was replaced with a new version labeled 'Proposed Committee Substitute', indicating the bill has been amended by the House committee. The substantive legal text regarding contract definitions and renewal rules remains unchanged, suggesting the modification is procedural rather than substantive.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 4 edits · May 7, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized to establish a new 'Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act' with two distinct sections. The first section defines key terms like 'automatic renewal contracts' and sets requirements for clear disclosures and cancellation options. The second section mandates that businesses must notify consumers of material changes to contract terms before those changes take effect.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly covers 'material changes' to existing contracts, expanding the scope beyond just the initial offer and renewal mechanics.

DEFINITION

Added specific legal definitions for 'automatic renewal contract', 'automatic renewal offer terms', 'clear and conspicuous', 'consumer', and 'trial period offer'.

REQUIREMENT

Requires businesses to present clear renewal terms, provide written acknowledgments, and offer simple cancellation mechanisms before a contract renews.

Mandates that businesses notify consumers of any material changes to contract terms before those changes become effective.

TECHNICAL

Reorganized the bill structure from a single title to separate sections for definitions and specific unlawful practices.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 4 edits · May 7, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to update its title and enacting clause to reflect its status as an engrossed Senate amendment. The substantive policy content, including definitions, requirements for automatic renewal contracts, and cancellation mechanisms, remains unchanged from the original House version.

Scope change

The scope and applicability of the bill remain unchanged; the amendment only updates the bill's header and introductory text to match Senate formatting standards.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title and enacting clause to read 'ENGROSSED SENATE AMENDMENT TO ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1851' and added the names of the Senate sponsors, Schreiber and Deck.

Replaced the original 'AS INTRODUCED' header with a standard amendment header indicating the document is an engrossed Senate amendment.

Revised the citation instruction in Section 1 to reference the 'Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act' instead of the previous title.

Adjusted the enacting clause to state 'BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA' as part of the Senate amendment format.

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