Bill > HR6543

This bill, the "No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023" or the "No Hidden FEES Act of 2023," prohibits covered providers (such as hotels, motels, and short-term rental platforms) from advertising or offering for sale a price for a reservation that does not include all mandatory fees. The bill grants the Federal Trade Commission the authority to enforce these provisions and allows state attorneys general to bring civil actions on behalf of their residents. The bill also establishes a national standard, preempting any state or local laws that would prohibit covered providers from advertising or offering prices that include mandatory fees. The bill defines key terms like "mandatory fee" and applies the requirements only to reservations made after the effective date, which is one year after the bill's enactment.