Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The Unsubscribe Act of 2025 imposes federal requirements on “negative option” sales (automatic renewals, continuity plans, free-to-pay trials, and similar).
Merchants must clearly disclose material terms, obtain express informed consent before charging, provide simple cancellation mechanisms, send periodic notifications, and retain consent evidence.
The FTC enforces the law as an unfair or deceptive practice, states may sue with notice, and federal law preempts conflicting state law but not stronger state protections.
Technocratic consumer-protection bill with moderate business impact: plausibly bipartisan but faces concerted industry opposition and Senate procedural hurdles.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clear substantive regulatory statute that defines covered conduct, provides specific prohibitions and timelines, and integrates enforcement with the FTC and State authorities, while delegating implementation details to the FTC via rulemaking.
Progressives emphasize stopping dark patterns and consumer protections
Progressives emphasize stopping dark patterns and consumer protections
Supports the bill as a strong consumer-protection measure that curbs dark patterns and surprise charges.
Sees express consent, disclosure, cancellation ease, and FTC enforcement as meaningful safeguards against exploitative subscription practices.
Generally favorable because it protects consumers while preserving commerce, but cautious about compliance costs and regulatory clarity.
Wants clear FTC rulemaking, reasonable burdens for small businesses, and measurable enforcement plans.
Skeptical due to expanded federal regulation and strong FTC enforcement powers.
Concerned about burdens on commerce, administrative costs, and limits on business model flexibility for subscriptions and trials.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
Still ahead
Technocratic consumer-protection bill with moderate business impact: plausibly bipartisan but faces concerted industry opposition and Senate procedural hurdles.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives emphasize stopping dark patterns and consumer protections
Technocratic consumer-protection bill with moderate business impact: plausibly bipartisan but faces concerted industry opposition and Senat…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clear substantive regulatory statute that defines covered conduct, provides specific prohibitions and timelines, and integrates enforcement with the FTC and Stat…
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