Sen. Schatz and Sen. Kennedy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to End Subscription Traps
The Unsubscribe Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
This bill has strong bipartisan support from well known senators, which helps its chances. However, many consumer protection bills struggle to get a full vote in the Senate unless they become a top priority for leadership.
Small businesses that sell subscriptions or use recurring billing would need to redesign their checkout flows, build simple cancellation tools, send regular reminders, and keep consent records for at least three years. These compliance costs could be a burden for smaller operations with limited tech resources, though the rules also create a fairer playing field by preventing larger competitors from using manipulative tactics to lock in customers.
“A merchant of record shall keep or maintain verification of the express informed consent obtained pursuant to paragraph (1) for not fewer than 3 years”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Unsubscribe Act of 2025
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