Plain English Breakdown
The bill status shows it was favorably reported by a committee, but the effective date is unknown based on the provided text.
HB1224: Changes to Automatic Renewal Rules for Service Contracts
This bill changes Georgia law regarding automatic renewal provisions in service contracts by reducing the time period required before a contract can automatically renew and giving consumers an option to end their contracts after the initial term.
What This Bill Does
- Reduces the applicable period for termination of certain automatic renewal provisions in service contracts.
- Provides consumers with an option to have their service contract terminate after its specified period instead of renewing automatically.
- Amends Chapter 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding these rules.
Who It Names or Affects
- Consumers who sign service contracts in Georgia
- Businesses offering services under automatic renewal terms
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text excerpt provided does not list the specific number of days for the new termination period.
- The exact effective date is not listed in the source material.