Mayor Mamdani announces "Click-to-Cancel" rules

New York City finalizes rules requiring one-click subscription cancellation and transparent all-in pricing.

Mayor Mamdani and DCWP Commissioner Levine announced a final "Click to Cancel" rule effective October 1, 2026, requiring businesses to offer cancellation as easily as sign-up. A proposed rule mandates all-in pricing, banning hidden junk fees. The Click-to-Cancel rule could save New Yorkers $21.5-$162.5 million annually, per the Roosevelt Institute. Violations carry civil penalties starting at $525. Businesses must disclose subscription terms and provide straightforward cancellation. The junk fee rule includes a public comment period through August 7.