S 178 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to transparency in credit card fees

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require businesses that charge extra fees for credit card use to display these surcharges on a sign at their location. The rule applies to any seller who imposes a fee when a customer chooses to pay with a credit card instead of cash, check, or similar methods. By mandating clear signage, the legislation aims to ensure customers are informed about additional costs before completing a transaction. The change focuses solely on the requirement for visible notification and does not alter the ability of merchants to charge such fees.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jan 26, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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