MA H316

Bill

MA H316

Repealing a ban on credit card surcharges

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to imposing surcharges on cardholders who elect to use credit cards in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar means. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill repeals Section 28A of Chapter 140D of the General Laws, which had previously banned the imposition of surcharges on credit card users. This change allows merchants to charge customers an additional fee if they choose to pay with a credit card instead of cash, check, or other payment methods.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Dave Muradian (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 10/26/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H316

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H316
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H316.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1006	Relative to insurance point surcharges	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1007	Relative to insurance points surcharges	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1019	Relative to insurance surcharges	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H3653	Relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H5043	Study Order - licensing, right to repair law, consumer safety and rights.	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H958	To amend credit card merchant agreements	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
S1207	To reduce atmospheric pollution	Accompanied a study order, see S2547	Similar To

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