HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4405 FILED ON: 2/12/2025
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Colleen M. Garry
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to cardholder surcharges.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Colleen M. Garry | 36th Middlesex | 2/12/2025 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4405 FILED ON: 2/12/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4159
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to credit card surcharges. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 306 OF 2023-2024.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act relative to cardholder surcharges.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 28A of chapter 140D of the General Laws, is amended by striking out, in line 7-9, the words “(2) No seller in any sales transaction may impose a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar means." and replace it with the following words: "(2) A seller in any sales transaction may impose a surcharge of one half of the processing fee on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card or debit card in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar means. The charging of the surcharge fee shall be clearly stated on the bill or invoice prior to payment."