PA House consumer protection committee hears testimony on bills to ensure more consumer-friendly subscription practices

Rep. Robert Matzie    September 18, 2024 | 11:19 AM

HARRISBURG, Sept. 18 – The Pennsylvania House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee heard testimony Tuesday on two bills that would better safeguard Pennsylvanians when it comes to certain subscription practices, Majority Chairman Rob Matzie announced today.

Matzie, D-Beaver, said the committee heard testimony on state Rep. Joe Ciresi’s H.B. 116, which would give consumers signed up for recurring subscriptions a simple, one-click option to cancel, and state Rep. Lisa Borowski’s H.B. 2557, which would address “negative option” subscriptions that can leave consumers who sign up for introductory offers automatically subscribed even though they never specifically opted in.

“These are important consumer protection bills,” Matzie said. “As easy as it is to sign up for a subscription, it should be that easy to cancel.” 

Matzie’s comments on the hearing are available here: 091724 Matzie Consumer PM.mp4. 

Earlier on Tuesday, the committee heard testimony on Matzie’s H.B. 2189, which would reauthorize Pennsylvania’s One Call law to ensure safe digging that protects workers and underground utilities.

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