On Jul. 3, CAL LEG bill to prohibit refunds based on nondisclosures.
CAL LEG passed bill AB 1900 on consumer refunds and nondisclosure agreements.
Bill Provisions
Creates new chapter 1.5 and section CAL LEG 3-4-1.3.5-1.5-1748.50 in Civil Code.
New chapter is entitled Consumer refund conditioned on nondisclosure agreement.
Prohibits conditioning consumer refunds on removing a review or signing agreement.
Makes a contract, provision in a contract, or agreement that prohibits a consumer from publishing or making statements as condition of receiving refund void/unenforceable.
Legislative History
On Jan. 23, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Apr. 15, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On Apr. 15, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Jun. 20, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Jul. 3, 2024, bill enrolled by both chambers and was presented to the governor.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill will become effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Jul. 15, 2024 Governor Approval
On Jul. 15, 2024, CAL LEG governor approved AB 1900, Chapter 89 Statutes of 2024.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch.89, 7/15/2024; Bill, AB1900, 7/4/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 3-4-1.3.5;
