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OH SB336

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Louis Blessing

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Suppliers must display total prices including all mandatory fees and surcharges in advertisements for consumer transactions, with "mandatory fees" excluding government taxes and reasonable shipping costs

  • Restaurants and hotels may comply by disclosing the percentage of automatic gratuities; auction sellers must disclose mandatory fees and that total costs may vary

  • Food delivery platforms must disclose mandatory fees when consumers view items and provide an itemized subtotal page before checkout

  • Exemptions apply to motor vehicle dealer fees authorized by law, electric/gas/telecom utility charges, real estate settlement services (excluding broker commissions), and air carrier transportation

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under Ohio law, enforceable by the Attorney General with existing consumer protection remedies

Legislative Description

Require disclosure of mandatory fees in consumer transactions

Commerce

Last Action

Referred to committee: Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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