Across the U.S., lawmakers are considering auto-renewal and revolving charges proposals that would require clearer upfront renewal disclosures, simplified one-step cancellation, renewal reminders or advance notices, and stronger restrictions on deceptive “dark pattern” tactics.
For businesses, these changes signal a growing compliance shift: companies may need to update subscription terms, consent flows, cancellation pathways, and customer notification processes as new standards emerge in key states. Most recently, New Jersey’s A5395, which would have expanded statewide auto-renewal rules, was conditionally vetoed on January 12, 2026.
Key Proposed Legislative Changes:
- Clear renewal terms disclosed upfront
- Easy “one-step” cancellation options
- Renewal reminders or advance notices
- Limits on deceptive practices and “dark patterns”
- Stronger enforcement via consumer protection laws
Why it matters:
- Businesses must update disclosures, consent flows, cancellation paths, and notice processes
- New laws effective in key states like California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and others
- New Jersey A5395, which would have expanded statewide auto-renewal rules and set statewide standards, was conditionally vetoed on January 12, 2026
