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MA H1101

MA H1101
Regarding credit card surcharging


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) on payment trends, the prevalence of cashless transactions and cashless businesses, credit card fees, mobile payments, buy-now-pay-later financing, and other aspects of the payments industry. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study the future of payments in Massachusetts. The commission will include members from the state legislature, government agencies, and various industry and consumer groups. The commission will hold public hearings and solicit input on payment trends, the prevalence of cashless transactions, credit card fees, mobile payments, buy-now-pay-later financing, and other aspects of the payments industry. The commission will then submit a report to the legislature by March 1, 2024, with its findings and any legislative recommendations to update the laws of the commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1101
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1101.pdf
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