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OH HB537

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michele Grim

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits suppliers from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees and charges in a clear and conspicuous manner.

  • Excludes from the mandatory fee requirement: governmental taxes and duties, and delivery fees if the supplier discloses the delivery fee amount prior to accepting payment.

  • Exempts from this requirement broadband internet access services, financial transactions subject to federal lending and banking acts, motor vehicle manufacturer suggested retail prices, and air transportation by air carriers.

  • Exempts food delivery platforms from including their service fees in the menu price displayed to consumers.

  • Classifies violations as unconscionable acts or practices under existing consumer protection law (section 1345.03 of the Revised Code).

Legislative Description

Prohibit advertising a price without all mandatory charges

Commerce

Last Action

Referred to committee: Commerce and Labor

5/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Labor5/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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