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Supporters press committee for law requiring advertised prices to match final cost; opponents did not appear to speak
2322239 · February 11, 2025
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Summary
Representative Potter introduced HB5247 to prohibit advertising a price that is not the actual price (a "junk fees" bill). Consumer advocates urged passage; business groups had signed up but did not speak in the provided excerpt.
Representative Potter introduced House Bill 5247 to prohibit companies from advertising a price that is not the actual price charged to consumers, with carve-outs for government-imposed taxes or fees and for legitimate shipping and handling.
Sponsor Potter called the measure a basic consumer-protection step to…
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