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PA SB640
Bill
Status
4/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nick Pisciottano
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AI Summary
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Amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to prohibit "junk fee" pricing practices on event ticket platforms, lodging platforms, and food delivery platforms
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Requires covered platforms to display the total price, including all mandatory fees and charges, at the first point when consumers are shown a product or service, with an exception for government-imposed taxes
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Applies to primary and secondary ticket sellers, hotel booking platforms, homestay platforms (like Airbnb), accommodations booking sites, and food delivery services, but excludes direct delivery from retail food establishments
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Classifies failure to display all-in pricing as an unfair or deceptive trade practice, enforceable by the Attorney General and District Attorneys under existing consumer protection law
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
4/14/2025