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MA H2163

MA H2163
To amend credit card merchant agreements


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to credit card merchant agreements. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance transparency and fairness in credit card merchant agreements. It requires financial institutions to provide merchants with full access to the rules and fees associated with accepting credit and debit card payments, and prohibits certain practices such as imposing chargebacks or fees on transactions that exceed a predetermined amount. The bill also prevents financial institutions from applying fees to the tax portion of a transaction and prohibits merchants from waiving their rights under the legislation. Violations of the bill's provisions can result in penalties and civil remedies.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)

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