H188

Automatic Renewal of Contracts

Chamber Passed·5/8/25

Automatic renewal clauses in consumer contracts must be clearly disclosed and consumers must be notified before renewal.

North Carolina H188 requires businesses to clearly disclose automatic renewal clauses in consumer contracts. The disclosure must include the renewal date, initial and renewal term lengths, charges, and any changes in contract terms. Consumers must be notified at least 15 days before renewal, with options to cancel online or via other cost-effective means. This law does not apply to insurers, financial institutions, or entities regulated by the Federal Communications Commission.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 112–0 · May 8, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

112 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

8:30 AM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

May 7, 2025

8:30 AM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Special Message Received From House

May 8, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

May 8, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate