Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H375: An Act relative to transparency in credit card fees
Status: Failed, April 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Section 28A in Chapter 140D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out paragraph (2) and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:- (2) A seller in any sales transaction who imposes a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check, or similar means shall inform the purchaser of the surcharge by a sign conspicuously posted on the seller’s premises, as well as on every receipt which shall identify the amount of such surcharge and its relationship to the seller’s cost of accepting credit cards.
Sponsors
- Colleen Garry (D) · primary sponsor
- Steven Xiarhos (R, 5th Barnstable)
- James Arciero (D, 2nd Middlesex)
- Christopher Markey (D)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5320
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- : Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Common questions
- What is H375?
- H375 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to transparency in credit card fees.
- What is the status of H375?
- Failed as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5320 (April 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored H375?
- Colleen Garry (D), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H375?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H375
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