BillTrack50 logo
Free Signup Login
Bill

Bill > A3953

NJ A3953

NJ A3953
Authorizes local governments to impose convenience fees for accepting electronic payments.

summary

Introduced
05/12/2022
In Committee
05/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would authorize local government units to assess and collect a convenience fee of up to $3 for accepting an electronic payment, and clarifies that local units are also required to provide traditional payment options for those who prefer making payments via non-electronic means. The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently affirmed an Appellate Division decision ruling that the "Government Electronic Payment Acceptance Act" does not authorize the imposition of a convenience fee for accepting electronic payments, which several counties had been imposing. This bill would amend that law to authorize such fees in order to offset the administrative expenses borne by local government units in accepting electronic payments.

AI Summary

This bill would authorize local government units in New Jersey to assess and collect a convenience fee of up to $3 for accepting electronic payments, such as credit cards or debit cards, in addition to any service charges already allowed. The bill aims to offset the administrative expenses borne by local governments in accepting electronic payments, after a recent court ruling determined that the existing "Government Electronic Payment Acceptance Act" did not explicitly authorize the imposition of such convenience fees. The bill also requires local units that accept electronic payments to also provide the option for traditional payment methods like cash, check, or money order.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 05/12/2022)
(2 Companion Bills)

bill text

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...