HB81

Providing for prohibition of certain fee charges.

Chamber Passed·5/6/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB81 prohibits charging consumers additional fees for paying by mail or receiving paper billing statements.

Pennsylvania HB81 amends the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to prohibit charging consumers additional fees for paying by mail or receiving paper billing statements. This prohibition applies subject to federal law and regulation. The bill allows for incentives to encourage specific payment or billing options. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 123–80 · May 6, 2025
Current
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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1 Nay

R

Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

12:00 AM

Consumer Protection, Technology And Utilities (h) Hearing

History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

May 6, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

May 6, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (123-80)