H447

Regarding credit card surcharging

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H447 amends credit card surcharge laws by striking a subsection.

Massachusetts H447 amends Section 28A of Chapter 140D of the general laws by removing subsection (a)(2) related to credit card surcharges. This change affects businesses and consumers in Massachusetts by altering the legal framework around surcharges for credit card transactions. The bill does not specify the exact nature of the changes but indicates a modification to existing regulations.

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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