Requires third-party accommodation reservation services identify themselves as such to users and not charge certain fees
This bill requires third-party online platforms (like booking websites) to clearly identify themselves as intermediaries - not the hotel - before users complete a reservation. It prohibits these services from charging users' credit cards until after they confirm the booking and limits cancellation fees to no more than 10% of the first night's cost for cancellations within 48 hours of check-in (with no fee for cancellations made earlier). The law directly affects platforms that book hotel stays but aren't the hotels themselves, aiming to prevent hidden fees and confusion. Violations could result in daily civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
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