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CT SB01118
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies, municipalities, and third-party payment processors from charging service fees to individuals who pay fees, taxes, fines, or costs using credit, debit, or charge cards, effective July 1, 2025
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Applies to payments made to the Department of Revenue Services, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Public Health, Probate Courts, and the Judicial Branch
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Removes existing provisions that allowed agencies to charge service fees up to the amount charged by card issuers or processors, including discount rates
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Eliminates the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management's authority to approve service fee waivers for specific categories of payments
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Maintains requirements that state agencies continue accepting cash, check, draft, or money order for license payments
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting Requiring The Payment Of Fees For Debit Or Charge Card Payments To A State Or Municipal Agency.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/21
3/17/2025