NJ A2474

Bill

NJ A2474

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

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 to assess and collect a convenience fee of up to $3 for accepting electronic payments, such as credit/debit cards or electronic funds transfers. The bill clarifies that local units must also provide traditional payment options for those who prefer non-electronic means. This amendment comes in response to a recent court decision that ruled the existing "Government Electronic Payment Acceptance Act" did not authorize such convenience fees, which local governments had been imposing to offset the administrative costs of electronic payment acceptance.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Annette Quijano (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2474

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2474
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2474_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A3953	Authorizes local governments to impose convenience fees for accepting electronic payments.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Carry Over
S514	Authorizes local governments to impose convenience fees for accepting electronic payments.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	Carry Over
S52	Authorizes local governments to impose convenience fees for accepting electronic payments.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	Same As

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