Governor Gavin Newsom signed California’s “click to cancel” Assembly Bill 286 into law to facilitate consumers opting out of subscriptions, requiring companies to allow online or in-app unsubscribing for those who sign up that way. Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo hailed AB 2863 as the most comprehensive ‘Click to Cancel’ legislation in the nation, providing Californians the ease of canceling unwanted automatic subscription renewals with just a click or two. This new law aims to eradicate the frustrating practice of companies making it difficult to cancel subscriptions, with a deadline for compliance set for mid-2025. Adobe, notably charging $60 per month for subscriptions, has faced legal action from the FTC over early termination fees and obstructive unsubscribing procedures. While the FTC has proposed a similar nationwide law, its implementation is pending. For those struggling to cancel subscriptions, Engadget has created a guide on how to navigate commonly used plans for cancellation.
