Bill > HB81

This bill amends the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law by prohibiting businesses from charging consumers additional fees or different rates when they choose to pay by mail or receive paper billing statements. Specifically, the bill prevents companies from imposing extra charges on customers who opt for traditional paper billing or postal payment methods. However, the law does allow businesses to offer incentives or credits to consumers who choose specific payment or billing options, which means companies can still encourage digital payments or electronic billing through positive financial rewards. The new provision is subject to existing federal laws and regulations, and will go into effect 60 days after passage. The intent of this legislation appears to be protecting consumers from being penalized for using traditional payment and billing methods, ensuring they are not financially disadvantaged for preferring paper statements or mailed payments.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

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