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Alabama | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Ala. Code § 8-23-4 | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=8-23-4 | Gym contracts must allow penalty-free cancellation within three days by written notice (8-23-4). | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Alaska | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | AS 45.45.920, 45.45.930 | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#45.45.920 | Free trials need clear terms and consent, and you can cancel any time during the trial. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Arizona | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 44-1793 | https://www.azleg.gov/ars/44/01793.htm | Gym contracts can be cancelled by mail, hand delivery, email or the gym's website (ARS 44-1793). | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Arkansas | Yes | General automatic renewal law | Ark. Code § 4-86-112 | https://webftp.blr.arkansas.gov/Home/FTPDocument?path=ACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2FSearchable%2FACT652.pdf | If you signed up online you must be able to cancel online, and every business must offer a cancel path in the same medium. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
California | Yes | General automatic renewal law | Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17600-17606 | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=17602 | If you signed up online, the business must let you cancel online at will, with a direct link, button or ready-made email. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Colorado | Yes | General automatic renewal law | C.R.S. § 6-1-732 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-145 | If you signed up online, the seller must give you a one-step online cancellation link, available right after login. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Connecticut | Yes | General automatic renewal law | Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-158ff | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/sup/chap_742d.htm | Online sign-ups must be cancellable online, and since July 1, 2026 you get an annual reminder before renewals. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Delaware | Yes | General automatic renewal law | 6 Del. C. §§ 2731-2737 | https://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c027/sc04/index.html | Online contracts must be cancellable online, and longer renewals need a notice 30 to 60 days before the cancel deadline. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
District of Columbia | Yes | General automatic renewal law | D.C. Code §§ 28A-201 et seq. | https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/28A-203 | Yearly contracts need a renewal notice 30-60 days before the deadline, and emailed notices must include a link to cancel. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Florida | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Fla. Stat. § 501.165 | http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0500-0599/0501/Sections/0501.165.html | Service contracts must let you cancel the same way you signed up; breaking the rules voids the renewal clause. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Georgia | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-439.5 to 10-1-439.13 | https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2023-signed-legislation/hb-528/download | Subscriptions accepted online must be cancellable online, and a renewal notice is due before or within 3 days after charging. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Hawaii | Yes | General automatic renewal law | Haw. Rev. Stat. § 481-9.5 | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/vol11_ch0476-0490/HRS0481/HRS_0481-0009_0005.htm | Sellers must offer a toll-free number, email, postal address or other easy cancel route; 1-year contracts get a 30-60 day notice. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Idaho | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Idaho Code § 48-603G | https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title48/t48ch6/sect48-603g/ | Subscriptions bought online must be cancellable online at no extra fee; 12-month renewals need notice 30-60 days ahead. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Illinois | Yes | General automatic renewal law | 815 ILCS 601 | https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=2363&ChapterID=67 | If you signed up online you must be able to cancel online; yearly contracts need a reminder 30-60 days before the deadline. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Indiana | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Ind. Code ch. 24-5-7 | https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_24/Article_5.pdf | A gym (health spa) contract can be cancelled in writing within 3 full business days of signing. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Iowa | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Iowa Code § 552.8 | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2026/552.8.pdf | Gym and exercise club contracts may not auto-renew and are capped at 36 months. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Kansas | None found | None found | null | null | No general automatic renewal law found; K.S.A. 50-617 treats unordered goods or services as a gift. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Kentucky | Yes | General automatic renewal law | KRS 365.400 to 365.408 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54220 | If you accepted a subscription online, the business must let you cancel it online, for example by a ready-made email. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Louisiana | Yes | General automatic renewal law | La. R.S. 9:2716 | https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=725425 | Contracts must clearly say they auto-renew and how to cancel; from 2027 larger firms must offer online, email or phone cancelling. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Maine | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | 10 M.R.S. §§ 1210-C, 1210-D | https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/10/title10sec1210-C.html | Online subscriptions and gyms must let you cancel the same way you signed up, after clear terms and your express consent. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Maryland | Yes | General automatic renewal law | Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1329 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcl§ion=14-1329&enactments=true | Cancelling must be as easy as signing up, in the same medium, and must stop recurring charges immediately. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Massachusetts | Yes | General automatic renewal law | 940 CMR 38.00 | https://www.mass.gov/doc/junk-fee-regulations-940-cmr-3800-0/download | Cancelling must be as easy as signing up and use the same medium; longer plans need a reminder 5 to 30 days before the deadline. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Michigan | None found | None found | null | null | No general automatic renewal law; renewal bills (HB 4826, SB 535) are pending in committee in the 2025-2026 session. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Minnesota | Yes | General automatic renewal law | Minn. Stat. §§ 325G.56-325G.62 | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/325G.57 | Cancelling must be as easy as signing up, and sellers with account websites must offer an online cancel option. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Mississippi | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Miss. Code Ann. § 75-83-5 | null | Gym members may cancel in writing within five business days (Miss. Code 75-83-5). | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Missouri | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | RSMo § 407.675 | https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=407.675 | Buyers club contracts may not auto-renew and are capped at 24 months. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Montana | None found | None found | null | null | No general automatic renewal law found in Montana's consumer protection statutes (MCA Title 30, chapter 14). | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Nebraska | None found | None found | null | null | No general automatic renewal law; the 2023 Automatic Renewal Limitation Act bill (LB132) was postponed in 2024. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Nevada | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | NRS 598.948, 598.950 | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-598.html | Gym and dance studio contracts may not auto-renew and can be cancelled within 3 business days. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
New Hampshire | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | RSA 358-I:5 | https://www.gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXXI/358-I/358-I-5.htm | Gym contracts last at most a year, cannot auto-renew past a month, renewals need written OK. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
New Jersey | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | N.J.S.A. 56:12-95.5, 56:8-42.1 | https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/PL22/91_.HTM | Service contracts need a 30-60 day renewal notice and online gym memberships need online cancel. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
New Mexico | Yes | General automatic renewal law | 12.2.11 NMAC | https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title12/12.002.0011.html | Auto-renewing service contracts need a 30-60 day cancel notice, and written cancellations by fax, mail or email must be honored. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
New York | Yes | General automatic renewal law | N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §§ 527, 527-a | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS/527-A | Cancelling must be as easy as signing up and in the same medium; in-person sign-ups must also cancel online or by phone. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
North Carolina | Yes | General automatic renewal law | N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-41 | https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_75/GS_75-41.html | The contract must clearly say how to cancel, and renewals over 60 days need written notice 15 to 45 days ahead. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
North Dakota | Yes | General automatic renewal law | N.D. Cent. Code ch. 51-37 | https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t51c37.html | Sellers must offer a simple, cost-effective way to cancel; renewals over six months need notice 30 to 60 days before renewal. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Ohio | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Ohio Rev. Code §§ 1345.41-1345.50 | https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1345.41 | Gym and dance contracts can be cancelled within 3 business days by mail, email, fax or delivery. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Oklahoma | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 2004 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/OK_Statutes/CompleteTitles/os59.pdf | Gym contracts are cancelled in writing by certified mail or personal delivery (59 O.S. 2004). | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Oregon | Yes | General automatic renewal law | ORS 646A.292-646A.295 | https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors646A.html | Sellers must offer a toll-free number, email, postal address or other easy way to cancel, described in your confirmation. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Pennsylvania | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Health Club Act (Act 87 of 1989) | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/1989/0/0087..HTM | Gym contracts cannot auto-renew unless you accept the renewal at the end of each term. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Rhode Island | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13-14 | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE6/6-13/6-13-14.htm | Gym members can cancel in person, by email or by mail within 10 business days of signing. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
South Carolina | Yes | General automatic renewal law | S.C. Code § 37-6-120 | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t37c006.php | Auto-renewing consumer service contracts are unenforceable unless you get a notice 30-60 days before the cancellation deadline. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
South Dakota | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | S.D. Codified Laws § 49-31-116 | https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-31-116 | Phone/telecom contracts of a year or more need renewal notice 30 to 60 days ahead (49-31-116). | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Tennessee | Yes | General automatic renewal law | Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-133 | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/112/pub/pc0803.pdf | If you signed up online you must be able to cancel online; sellers must also offer a phone, email, postal or other easy way. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Texas | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Tex. Occ. Code ch. 702 | https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.702.htm | Health spa members can cancel for a full refund by certified mail within 3 business days. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Utah | Yes | General automatic renewal law | Utah Code ch. 13-70 | https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title13/Chapter70/13-70.html | Sellers must notify you 30 to 60 days before a paid term renews, listing the date, total cost and how to cancel. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Vermont | Yes | General automatic renewal law | 9 V.S.A. § 2454a | https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/09/063/02454a | Contracts of a year or more cannot auto-renew without your separate opt-in; online sign-ups must be cancellable online. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Virginia | Yes | General automatic renewal law | Va. Code §§ 59.1-207.45 to 59.1-207.49 | https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title59.1/chapter17.8/section59.1-207.46/ | Cancelling must be as easy as signing up, through every sign-up channel, and you cannot be forced to talk to an agent. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Washington | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | RCW ch. 19.142 | https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=19.142&full=true | Gym contracts over one year can be cancelled for any reason on 30 days' written notice. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
West Virginia | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | W. Va. Code St. R. § 142-13 | https://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr/ruleview.aspx?document=810 | Gym members may cancel in writing before the fourth business day after signing (142 CSR 13). | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Wisconsin | Sector only | Sector-specific law only | Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 123.08 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/atcp/090/123/ii/08 | Telecom, cable and internet renewals need a 30-60 day reminder unless cancellable anytime. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
Wyoming | None found | None found | null | null | No general automatic renewal law and no gym-contract statute found; no renewal bill was filed in 2025 or 2026. | 2026-10-27 | https://postbye.com/guides/auto-renewal-laws |
US Automatic Renewal Laws by State
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This dataset lists the automatic renewal law of each of the 50 US states and the District of Columbia: whether the state has a general automatic renewal law, only sector-specific rules (for example gym or health club contracts), or none found, the main statute citation, a link to the official text, and a one-line summary of the rule.
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state |
State name (50 states and DC, 51 rows) |
coverage |
Yes (general automatic renewal law), Sector only, or None found |
law_type |
The same classification in words |
statute_citation |
Main citation, e.g. "Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17600-17606"; empty when none found |
statute_url |
Link to the text on the state's official site; empty when none found |
rule_summary |
One-line summary of what the law requires |
last_verified |
Date the entry was last checked against the official text (2026-10-27) |
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