Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR252 — COMMERCE: Urges and requests the attorney general to study the use of pennies and credit card fees by businesses

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 25, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill requests a study on pennies and credit card fees by businesses.

This legislation urges the attorney general to examine how businesses use pennies and credit card fees. It aims to understand the impacts of these practices on consumers and businesses.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers may receive insights into how credit card fees and the use of pennies influence their purchases.
  • Small Business: Small businesses could benefit from understanding the implications of credit card fees on their operations and pricing.

Summary

COMMERCE: Urges and requests the attorney general to study the use of pennies and credit card fees by businesses

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

  2. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

  3. Reported favorably (12-0).

  4. Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  5. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/20/2026.

  6. Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

  7. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  8. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR252 do?
COMMERCE: Urges and requests the attorney general to study the use of pennies and credit card fees by businesses
Who sponsors HR252?
HR252 is sponsored by Tehmi Jahi Chassion (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR252?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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