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SC H4613

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Oremus

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits credit card payment processors from charging swipe fees (transaction fees) on the sales tax portion of retail transactions in South Carolina

  • Requires point-of-sale systems to automatically exclude sales tax amounts from fee calculations

  • Defines "credit card payment processor" as companies that facilitate electronic transactions enabling businesses to accept credit card payments

  • Grants the Department of Consumer Affairs authority to create regulations implementing the law, with consultation from the Department of Revenue as needed

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Sales Tax Swipe Fee Fairness Act

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor, Commerce and Industry12/16/2025

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