Pennsylvania HB49 amends the Plain Language Consumer Contract Act to prevent enforcement of standardized terms in form contracts that materially.
Pennsylvania HB49 amends the Plain Language Consumer Contract Act to ensure that standardized terms in form contracts that materially alter a consumer's legal rights or obligations are not enforceable. Courts must consider factors such as surprise, hardship, and awareness when determining materiality. A consumer's signature does not indicate awareness of standardized terms. The changes apply to all form contracts executed after the bill's effective date.
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