SB3562Introduced in the Senate
AUTO CONTRACT-SIMPLE CANCEL
Introduced by Michael Hastings, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Automatic Contract Renewal Act. Provides that any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that sells or offers to sell any products or services to a consumer pursuant to a contract, where such contract automatically renews, shall provide the consumer with the option to cancel the contract, at any time, using a simple cancellation mechanism in the same medium that the consumer used to consent to the contract. Provides that an entity shall provide a clear and conspicuous notice, in a manner that may be retained by the consumer, of any material change to the terms of a contract containing an automatic renewal offer at least 3 days prior to the change to the terms. Sets forth additional requirements concerning the cancellation of automatic renewal offers, continuous service offers, and free trial or promotional period offers entered into online, including requiring an entity to provide a one-step online cancellation link. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
July 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee · March 11, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Darby Hills | 26 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | Yes |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Judiciary
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 29, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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