H7022

Requires businesses to notify customers whenever a surcharge or fee for payment made by credit card is imposed.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7022 mandates businesses to inform customers about any surcharges or fees for credit card payments.

Rhode Island H7022 requires businesses to notify customers about any surcharges or fees for credit card payments. The notice must be clear and conspicuous, posted at the point of sale or payment, and also on menus for restaurants or food service establishments. It must state that a surcharge is imposed and specify the amount or percentage. Failure to provide this notice is considered an unfair or deceptive trade practice. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Jan 27

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 23

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)

Jan 9

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations