Bill > H3353

This bill addresses corporate filing requirements by modifying three different sections of Massachusetts law to prohibit additional surcharges for filing annual reports or fees based on the payment method used. Specifically, the bill prevents state agencies from imposing extra charges when corporations or businesses pay filing fees using approved payment methods such as checks, credit cards, electronic transfers, or other accepted financial instruments. In Section 1, the bill amends Chapter 7 of the General Laws; in Section 2, it modifies Chapter 109 by setting the annual report filing fee at $450 (or an amount designated by the secretary) while explicitly preventing surcharges based on payment method; and in Section 3, it updates Chapter 156D to add a clause that similarly prohibits extra charges for different payment methods. The primary intent appears to be reducing financial barriers and providing more flexibility for businesses when submitting required annual reports and associated fees to state administrative offices.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3353