Click to Cancel Act of 2025

HR 4819, the Click to Cancel Act of 2025, makes the Federal Trade Commission's November 2024 "Negative Option Rule" permanent law. This rule directly affects businesses that use automatic renewal subscriptions (like streaming services or software) and their consumers, requiring clear, easy cancellation options. The bill codifies the FTC's existing rule, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices under the FTC Act, and grants the FTC full authority to enforce it using existing powers and penalties. The key change is that businesses must now explicitly obtain consumer consent for recurring charges and provide straightforward cancellation methods, moving beyond the previous rule-based guidance.