An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, providing for prohibition of certain fee charges.
SB 585 prohibits businesses from charging extra fees when consumers pay by mail or choose paper billing statements instead of digital options. It directly affects consumers who prefer traditional payment methods and businesses that previously imposed such fees. The law allows businesses to offer incentives (like discounts) for digital payment or billing choices but bans differential charges for paper or mail. This amendment to Pennsylvania's consumer protection law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Last action Apr 9, 2025
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