The Timeshare Transparency Act seeks to improve consumer protection and transparency in the sale of timeshares. It makes it unlawful for a timeshare company and an individual to enter into an agreement unless specific conditions are met, ensuring consumers receive comprehensive information upfront. Key provisions require the timeshare agreement to include, in a single document, an itemized specification of all acquisition and maintenance costs , including ongoing fees. It must also detail any fees that may be altered by the company, along with the notice period for such changes, and clearly outline all available options for the individual to end timeshare ownership. Furthermore, the agreement must grant a 14-day penalty-free termination period starting from the agreement date. Before entering into any agreement, individuals must be given an opportunity to review all associated documents, including those containing the required specifications and provisions, free from the supervision of a timeshare company employee. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is empowered to enforce these requirements, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act, and is authorized to promulgate necessary rules.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce
Timeshare Transparency Act
USA119th CongressS-3502| Senate
| Updated: 12/16/2025
The Timeshare Transparency Act seeks to improve consumer protection and transparency in the sale of timeshares. It makes it unlawful for a timeshare company and an individual to enter into an agreement unless specific conditions are met, ensuring consumers receive comprehensive information upfront. Key provisions require the timeshare agreement to include, in a single document, an itemized specification of all acquisition and maintenance costs , including ongoing fees. It must also detail any fees that may be altered by the company, along with the notice period for such changes, and clearly outline all available options for the individual to end timeshare ownership. Furthermore, the agreement must grant a 14-day penalty-free termination period starting from the agreement date. Before entering into any agreement, individuals must be given an opportunity to review all associated documents, including those containing the required specifications and provisions, free from the supervision of a timeshare company employee. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is empowered to enforce these requirements, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act, and is authorized to promulgate necessary rules.