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PA SB640

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nick Pisciottano

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure4/14/2025

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