Consumer Protection - Consumer Contracts - Prohibited Waivers

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill prohibits consumer contracts from including provisions that reduce the time a consumer has to sue, or that waive, limit, impair, or discard rights and remedies granted by federal or state law, including statutory or punitive damages. Violations are treated as unfair or deceptive trade practices and can be enforced through damages, injunctions, or declaratory relief. The rule applies to new contracts, with specific exemptions for regulated businesses and licensed service providers.

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Hearings

• Finance — Bill Hearing
  Finance · Mar 26, 2026
• Economic Matters — Bill Hearing
  Economic Matters · Feb 10, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 308
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4. Apr 13, 2026Passed Enrolled
5. Apr 13, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
6. Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
7. Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Mar 23, 2026Referred Finance
9. Mar 23, 2026Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
10. Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed
11. Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
12. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Stewart · sponsor

Bill text

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