An Act relative to transparency in credit card fees
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase transparency around credit card fees in Massachusetts. Specifically, it seeks to prohibit merchants from adding surcharges – extra fees – to credit card transactions. The goal is to ensure consumers are fully aware of any additional costs associated with using a credit card. This legislation seeks to protect consumers from potentially hidden or unfair fees.
Key provisions
- Prohibits merchants from adding surcharges to credit card transactions.
- Requires merchants to clearly disclose any fees associated with credit card use.
- Addresses credit card surcharges within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- The bill was amended and replaced by S.2819.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Merchants
- Credit Card Companies
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a restriction on merchant fees applied to credit card transactions.
- It builds upon previous legislation addressing credit card fees in Massachusetts.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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