H319

Relative to transparency in optional credit card fees

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H319 mandates transparency in optional credit card fees by requiring sellers to disclose surcharges.

Massachusetts H319 amends Chapter 140D of the General Laws to ensure transparency in optional credit card fees. The bill requires sellers to inform customers of any surcharges applied when using a credit card for payment. This disclosure must be made through a sign at the seller's premises and on every receipt, detailing the amount of the surcharge and its relation to the seller's credit card acceptance costs.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5320

Aug 25, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

May 23, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2