An Act to Protect Maine Consumers by Simplifying Subscription and Health Club Membership Cancellations
Sponsored By: Timothy E. Nangle (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Clear terms and easy online cancellation for subscriptions
Sellers must show clear, easy-to-find renewal terms and how to cancel. They must get your express OK, like a checked box or e-signature, before any automatic renewal. You must be able to cancel online the same way you signed up. If a phone number is offered to cancel, it must be toll-free. Disclosures must state the charge amount, how often it bills, and the refund policy, and ads cannot mislead. Sites that only host an Internet game are not treated as the seller. These rules apply to offers or agreements entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
Extra protections for long-term renewals
Plans with a term of 12 months or more that renew for more than one month are covered. You must cancel affirmatively to stop renewal. For these long renewals, sellers must send a reminder 30 to 60 days before the cancellation deadline. The notice must say it will renew unless you cancel and tell you where to find renewal and cancellation details, with an online cancel option. These protections apply to offers or agreements entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
Triple refunds and tougher enforcement on renewals
If a seller bills you without authorization, they must refund three times the unauthorized amount. Breaking these rules is also a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. The Attorney General enforces these rules and can set technical rules. No UTPA action is allowed if the violation was an error and the seller gives a full refund for all amounts from the renewal date until termination or the next renewal notice. These enforcement rules apply to offers or agreements entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
Gym memberships covered by renewal rules
Health club memberships are covered by the automatic renewal rules starting January 1, 2026. A health club is a gym, fitness center, or health studio. Nonprofits, schools, government-run sites, places where fitness is incidental, and health care facilities are not covered. A membership includes online and app sign-ups and any deal where you pay for ongoing access. Covered services include equipment, classes, pools, courts, and other fitness amenities.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Timothy E. Nangle
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 376
5/1/2026PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/16/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/16/2025HouseReports READ.On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-321) was READ.Senate Amendment "A" (S-391) to Committee Amendment "A" (S-321) was READ and ADOPTED.Committee Amendment "A" (S-321) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-391) thereto was ADOPTED. Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-321) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-391) thereto.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/16/2025HouseTAKEN from the Table by the President. Reports READ On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (S-321) READ. On motion by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland Senate Amendment "A" (S-391) to Committee Amendment "A" (S-321) READ and ADOPTED. Committee Amendment "A" (S-321) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-391) thereto ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-321) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-391) thereto Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
6/13/2025SenateUnfinished Business
6/13/2025SenateUnfinished Business
6/11/2025SenateReports READ On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT. Unfinished Business
6/10/2025SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on April 11, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
4/11/2025Senate
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