HB553 (2021) Compare Changes


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Unchanged Version

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1 New Paragraph; Consumer Protection; Acts Unlawful; Automatic Contract Renewal. Amend RSA 358-A:2 by inserting after paragraph XVII the following new paragraph:

XVIII. Including in a contract for services an automatic renewal provision that does not require the consumer to accept, in writing, an additional term of service prior to the expiration of the current term. Notice of renewal shall be provided to the consumer no less than 30 days before the contract's expiration date.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2022.

Changed Version

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1 New Paragraph; Consumer Protection; Acts Unlawful; Automatic Contract Renewal. Amend RSA 358-A:2 by inserting after paragraph XVII the following new paragraph:

XVIII. Including in a contract for services an automatic renewal provision that does not require the consumer to accept, in writing, an additional term of service prior to the expiration of the current term. Notice of renewal shall be provided to the consumer no less than 30 days before the contract's expiration date.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2022.