This bill establishes a new chapter in Title 19 RCW that mandates electronic media services to provide refunds to consumers who cancel term-based subscriptions. It defines key terms such as "automatic renewal," "cancellation," "consumer," "electronic media," "subscription," and "refund." The bill stipulates that electronic media services must issue refunds calculated on a pro rata basis based on the time the subscription was active until cancellation. Additionally, it requires these services to disclose any applicable refund schedules and cancellation fees to consumers before initiating a subscription and mandates that refunds be disbursed within six months of cancellation.

The legislation emphasizes that violations of these provisions are considered unfair or deceptive acts in trade or commerce, thus falling under the purview of the consumer protection act. Enforcement of this chapter is limited to actions brought by the attorney general on behalf of the state or its residents, and it clarifies that the chapter does not create a private right of action for consumers. Overall, the bill aims to enhance consumer protection in the realm of electronic media subscriptions by ensuring transparency and accountability from service providers.