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CA AB2695

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2020

Primary Sponsor

Bill Quirk

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals existing prohibition on credit card surcharges, allowing retailers to impose surcharges on cardholders who use credit cards instead of cash, check, or similar payment methods
  • Limits surcharge amount to the lesser of the retailer's reasonable transaction cost or 3.5% of the transaction value
  • Requires retailers to notify cardholders that a surcharge will be imposed before payment is provided
  • Exempts utility payments (electrical, gas, or water) made by credit or debit card that are approved by the Public Utilities Commission

Legislative Description

Credit card surcharges.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on B. & F.

3/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Banking and Finance3/12/2020

Full Bill Text

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