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NY A01370

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Zebrowski

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 518 of the general business law regarding credit card surcharges and fees
  • Requires sellers to display two prices in all advertisements and at point of sale: one for credit card payments and one for other accepted payment methods
  • Mandates posting legible notices in minimum 16-point font at entry and point of sale explaining the surcharge amount and which credit cards are subject to it; for websites, notices must appear on the home page and checkout page; for phone sales, information must be verbally disclosed
  • Caps surcharges or fees at four percent of the transaction total or the actual processing cost, whichever is less
  • Prohibits any surcharge or fee for debit card use
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Establishes notice requirements for fees or surcharges imposed by sellers when a credit card is used as payment for the sale of goods or services.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

7/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs and Protection1/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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