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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama Bill HB 610 Requires Clear Disclosures and Easy Cancellation for Automatic Renewal Agreements
Last action · March 11, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Chris Sells
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What This Bill Would Do
Representative Sells introduced HB 610 to regulate automatic renewal and continuous service agreements by requiring businesses to provide clear disclosures, simple online or phone cancellation mechanisms, advance billing reminders, and material change notices, while authorizing the Attorney General to penalize knowing violations as deceptive trade practices starting October 1, 2026.
Residents entering subscription or recurring service plans gain explicit rights to cancel through the same medium they signed up with, receive advance renewal reminders before charges occur, and be free from intentional cancellation delays.
- Automatic renewal laws are increasingly adopted by states to prevent unwanted recurring charges from hidden subscription terms and difficult cancellation procedures. context
- The Alabama Attorney General enforces state consumer protection laws against unfair and deceptive trade practices. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Consumers
Consumers receive mandatory disclosures, advance billing reminders, and simplified cancellation rights for subscription and automatic renewal agreements.
Businesses offering automatic renewals
Businesses must comply with new disclosure, notice, and cancellation mechanics, maintaining consumer consent records and facing potential civil penalties for knowing violations.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How will I be able to cancel an automatic subscription under this bill?
Will I receive a reminder before my subscription automatically renews?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Mar 11, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Mar 11, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Commerce and Small Business
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New Statutory Enforcement for Subscription Practices
The bill explicitly classifies knowing or reckless violations of automatic renewal rules as deceptive trade practices, giving the Attorney General specific penalty powers.
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