HB 3533
Prohibits a person that offers or sells consumer goods or services in this state from advertising, displaying or offering a price for the consumer goods or services that does not include all fees and charges that a resident must pay to complete the transaction in the consumer goods or services other than taxes or fees that a governmental body imposes on the transaction or reasonable charges actually incurred for shipping the goods or providing the services.
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Support
55%
Oppose
45%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires businesses in Oregon that advertise or sell consumer goods or services to clearly disclose all fees and charges a customer must pay to complete a transaction, except for taxes or government fees. It aims to prevent deceptive pricing practices by ensuring consumers are aware of all costs involved before making a purchase. The bill also updates existing laws to strengthen these disclosure requirements.
Key provisions
- Businesses must disclose all fees and charges associated with consumer goods or services.
- This applies to advertising, displays, and transactions, both online and over the phone.
- The bill clarifies what constitutes a ‘fee’ (excluding taxes and government fees).
- It updates Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 646.607, 646A.093, and 699.008 to implement these requirements.
- Violations are considered unlawful trade practices under Oregon law.
- The bill addresses disclosures related to shipping and handling fees.
- It clarifies disclosure requirements for hotel/inn facility fees.
- The law applies to sales occurring on or after the bill’s effective date.
Who is affected
- Businesses that sell consumer goods or services
- Consumers in Oregon
- Retailers
- Travel arrangement companies
- Hotels and Inns
Notable changes
- Clarifies the definition of ‘fee’ to exclude taxes and government fees.
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Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of HB 3533 advocate for a measure that would require advertisers to display the full cost of consumer goods or services, including fees. This proposal aims to increase transparency in consumer transactions by requiring clear disclosure of all required fees, thereby empowering price-sensitive consumers to make informed decisions and compare prices more effectively. By prohibiting hidden fees in advertisements, proponents argue that Oregon can protect its citizens from being taken advantage of and promote a fairer marketplace where consumers have access to accurate information.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 3533 express concerns about the legislation's potential impact on various stakeholders. They argue that the bill may create confusion and administrative burden for housing providers, while also introducing complexity in calculating fees for Delivery Network Companies (DNCs) and their drivers, which could lead to inaccurate or unfair calculations at checkout. Additionally, some that existing federal regulations already protect consumers and provide transparent pricing, making the proposed bill unnecessary. Others argue that the legislation would disproportionately affect small businesses and startups, and that similar bills passed by other states include commonsense provisions that exempt certain fees, highlighting a need for more targeted regulation rather than broad changes.