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NJ S1847
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Latham Tiver
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AI Summary
- Prohibits electronic payment systems from charging merchants higher fees for manually entered credit card transactions than for electronic/swiped transactions during declared emergencies
- Applies only when the Governor has declared a public health emergency under the Emergency Health Powers Act or a state of emergency under P.L.1942, c.251
- Defines "electronic payment system" as non-national bank entities providing credit card processing infrastructure and services, including those operating through licensed members, processors, or agents
- Covers merchants defined as any person or entity doing business in New Jersey that offers goods or services for sale in the state
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Concerns certain fees for credit card usage during state of emergency.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce1/13/2026
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