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MA S178

MA S178
Relative to transparency in credit card fees


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to transparency in credit card fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 28A in Chapter 14D of the General Laws to require sellers who impose a surcharge on customers who use a credit card instead of cash, check, or similar means to inform the purchaser of the surcharge by a conspicuously posted sign on the seller's premises. This aims to increase transparency around credit card fees charged to consumers.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2565 (on 01/26/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Finance and Credit, including Credit Cards
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S178 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S178.pdf 03/11/2023
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