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California Limits Early Termination Fees, Boosts Consumer Protections

10/15/2025

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California passed Assembly Bill 483 to limit early termination fees to 30% of total contract cost and require transparent disclosures.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law, prohibiting fee disclosures buried in fine print.
The legislation criticizes Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr for weakening consumer protections.
The bill references a lawsuit against Adobe for allegedly concealing cancellation fees and could influence national standards for contract termination practices.

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Story summary

California passed Assembly Bill 483 to limit early termination fees to 30% of total contract cost and require transparent disclosures.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law, prohibiting fee disclosures buried in fine print.
The legislation criticizes Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr for weakening consumer protections.
The bill references a lawsuit against Adobe for allegedly concealing cancellation fees and could influence national standards for contract termination practices.