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NJ S1847

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Latham Tiver

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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