S.300

Prohibits businesses from charging convenience fees on cash transactions.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S300 prohibits businesses from charging convenience fees on cash transactions.

New Jersey S300 prohibits businesses from charging convenience fees on cash transactions. It mandates that retailers accept legal tender and cannot add fees for cash payments. Violations result in civil penalties of up to $2,500 for a first offense and up to $5,000 for a second offense. Exemptions include airports, parking facilities, motor vehicle rental companies, and large sports or entertainment venues.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Commerce Committee: Reported Favorably

5 Yea

DRDDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 16

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Mar 16

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Mar 16

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee