Idaho Subscription Law Signed By Governor

On March 23, Governor Brad Little signed the Idaho Subscription bill into law ("Idaho Subscription Law"). The Idaho Subscription Law will regulate subscription offers and automatic renewals that are marketed to consumers on or after January 1, 2023. The law adds provisions to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive trade practices involving the cancellation of subscriptions and other automatic renewal plans. Sellers that want to offer subscription services or other automatic renewal plans to consumers in Idaho must now prepare to comply with the new law.

Automatic Renewals as Defined by the Idaho Subscription Law

Automatic subscription renewal contracts  are arrangements made via the Internet in which paid subscriptions or purchasing agreements are automatically renewed for a specific price at the end of a definite term on a recurring basis unless the consumer cancels the agreement. If contracts are renewed on terms of 12 months or more, they are referred to