Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 141: Consumer Protection - As enacted, prohibits a provider of certain services from billing a consumer for an extra billing cycle if the consumer terminates the contract or agreement for services within the first half of a billing cycle; designates a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce in violation of the Consumer Protection Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 47 and Title 65.

In committee Last action May 2, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 154

Plain-language summary

HB 141 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Protection - As enacted, prohibits a provider of certain services from billing a consumer for an extra billing cycle if the consumer terminates the contract or agreement for services within the first half of a billing cycle; designates a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce in violation of the Consumer Protection Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 47 and Title 65. Primary sponsor: Michael Hale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 154.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michael Hale (Republican).