S 2819·MA·senate
An Act relative to credit card surcharges and transparency in credit card fees
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Latest Action
Senate: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
Jan 7, 2026
Summary
The bill lets merchants offer discounts for cash or check payments, but only if they post a clear notice. It also caps any credit‑card surcharge at the merchant’s actual processing cost and requires that surcharge amounts be disclosed before the sale and printed on receipts. The goal is to increase price transparency for consumers.
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