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Panel hears bill to ban credit-card surcharges, proponents cite savings for seniors
Summary
House Bill 7,409 would prohibit retailers from imposing surcharges for credit-card payments; sponsor and senior advocates said the measure protects consumers on fixed incomes, while members asked about potential retailer responses such as cash discounts or rounding.
Chairman Bennett introduced House Bill 7,409 to prohibit retailers from charging customers an additional surcharge for using credit cards.
The sponsor said the bill would prevent what he called a ‘‘money grab’’ that disproportionately affects seniors and others on fixed incomes. He noted several neighboring states already have similar…
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