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NC H955

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Longest

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires short-term lodging providers and other covered entities to display the total price including all mandatory fees in advertisements and at first price display, with fees prohibited from increasing during the purchase process

  • Prohibits excessive or deceptive mandatory fees and requires covered entities to clearly disclose refund policies, with refunds including all mandatory fees paid

  • Bars internet, voice, mobile, and cable service providers from charging excessive or unreasonable early termination fees, though they may still charge for unreturned equipment or outstanding device costs

  • Strengthens ticket price transparency rules by requiring ticket sellers and resellers to disclose total prices upfront, caps order processing fees at actual payment processing costs, and requires disclosure of total ticket inventory 72 hours before sales begin

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce violations with civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation and treat violations as unfair trade practices; effective October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

NC Junk Fee Prevention Act

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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