Fair Payment Protection Act; create.
HB 1095, the "Fair Payment Protection Act," bans businesses from adding extra fees (surcharges) for using credit or debit cards. Instead, businesses may offer discounts for cash, check, or debit card payments - but must clearly disclose these discounts in-store, online, or verbally before transactions. The law applies to all businesses (retailers, service providers, etc.) and defines key terms like "surcharge" and "transaction" to prevent deceptive practices. Violations would be considered unfair trade practices, subjecting businesses to $500 civil penalties per violation.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Business and Commerce
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