Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H375 — An Act relative to transparency in credit card fees

  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 credit card fees

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the requirements for sellers regarding the disclosure of credit card surcharges to purchasers.

  • Section 28A in Chapter 140D

    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. → 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.

    This change adds the requirement for the surcharge information to also be included on receipts.

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H375 do?
An Act relative to transparency in credit card fees
Who sponsors H375?
H375 is sponsored by Colleen M. Garry (Democrat).
What is the current status of H375?
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 H375?
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