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PA HB1216
PA HB1216Further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.
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Introduced
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
In Committee
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
Crossed Over
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), entitled "An act prohibiting unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce, giving the Attorney General and District Attorneys certain powers and duties and providing penalties," further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to require digital platforms like ticket, lodging, and food delivery services to prominently display the total price, including all mandatory fees, at the initial point of product or service display. The bill defines several types of digital platforms, including primary and secondary ticket platforms, accommodations booking platforms, homestay platforms, hotel platforms, and food delivery platforms. Specifically, these platforms must show the complete price upfront, with the only exceptions being taxes or fees imposed by government entities. The bill aims to prevent consumers from being misled by initial prices that do not reflect the true total cost of a transaction. By mandating clear and conspicuous pricing, the legislation seeks to protect consumers from potentially deceptive pricing practices across various online service platforms. The new requirements will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment, giving businesses time to adjust their pricing and display practices to comply with the new regulations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (33)
Elizabeth Fiedler (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
James Prokopiak (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joe Webster (D),
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (on 06/24/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1216 |
House Fiscal Note PN 1949 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/FN/2025/0/HB1216P1949.pdf |
BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1216&pn=1949 |
House Amendment A01059 (PN 1364) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A01059 |
House Amendment A01110 (PN 1364) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A01110 |
BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1216&pn=1364 |
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