South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 4581 — Transactional Fees

Last action — Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 45-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN HOTELS MAY NOT CHARGE A TRANSACTIONAL FEE WHEN GUESTS PAY WITH CASH OR CHECK.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill H 4581 now includes a provision that prohibits certain hotels from charging transactional fees when guests pay with cash or check. This change defines transactional fees as costs related to payment infrastructure, aiming to protect consumers from extra charges just for using cash or check. This matters because it ensures fairness for guests who may not use credit or debit cards, thereby promoting more equitable payment options in the hospitality industry.

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2025-2026 Bill 4581 Text of Previous Version (Dec.
17, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4581Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 45-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN HOTELS MAY NOT CHARGE A TRANSACTIONAL FEE WHEN GUESTS PAY WITH CASH OR CHECK.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Chapter 1, Title 45 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
      Section 45-1-100.  A hotel, inn, boardinghouse, motor court, or motel where beds or lodging are for hire may not charge a transactional fee when a guest pays with cash or check.
For purposes of this section, "transactional fee" means a fee that covers costs associated with maintaining the payment infrastructure and is broken down into several smaller fees, including interchange fees and assessment fees.
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

  2. Introduced and read first time

  3. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

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Not signed on (167)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4581 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 45-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN HOTELS MAY NOT CHARGE A TRANSACTIONAL FEE WHEN GUESTS PAY WITH CASH OR CHECK.
Who sponsors H 4581?
H 4581 is sponsored by Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, and Representative Bill Taylor.
What is the current status of H 4581?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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