Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H319 — An Act relative to transparency in optional credit card fees

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act relative to transparency in optional credit card fees

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The bill requires sellers imposing a credit card surcharge to inform purchasers visibly both in-store and on receipts.

  • Section 28A in Chapter 140D of the General Laws

    A seller in any sales transaction who imposes a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check, or similar means shall inform the purchaser of the surcharge by a sign conspicuously posted on the seller’s premises, as well as on every receipt which shall identify the amount of such surcharge. → A seller in any sales transaction who imposes a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check, or similar means shall inform the purchaser of the surcharge by a sign conspicuously posted on the seller’s premises, as well as on every receipt which shall identify the amount of such surcharge and its relationship to the seller’s cost of accepting credit cards.

    The amendment adds a requirement for sellers to disclose the relationship of the surcharge to their credit card acceptance costs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H319 do?
An Act relative to transparency in optional credit card fees
Who sponsors H319?
H319 is sponsored by James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democrat).
What is the current status of H319?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H319?
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