On Feb. 28, UTA LEG passed bill on contract renewal requirements.
UTA LEG passed bill HB 174 regarding automatic renewal contract requirements.
Bill Provisions
Requires a person who offers a contract with automatic renewal provision to disclose certain information to consumer regarding renewal and cancellation of the contract.
Also requires disclosure of expiration of the trial period and purchase obligations.
Upon expirations, voids renewal contract provision that violates these requirements.
Authorizes Division of consumer protection to enforce the provisions and sets fines.
The bill amends UTA LEG 13-2-1, Consumer protection division established functions.
Legislative History
On Jan. 16, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Jan. 30, 2024, bill passed in House.
On Jan. 30, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 28, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
Effectiveness
Upon becoming law, bill would become effective May 2, 2024.
Mar. 2024 UTA LEG Governor Approval
On Mar. 13, 2024, UTA LEG reported that the governor signed bill HB 174 into law.
Regulators
UTA LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
PR, Bill, 3/13/2024; Bill, HB174, 2/28/2024; Citation: UTA LEG 13-2-1;
