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UT SB0017

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Winterton

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • State institutions of higher education may collect electronic payment fees from individuals making payments to recover credit card processing costs
  • Local education agencies (LEAs) may collect electronic payment fees from individuals making payments to the LEA
  • "Electronic payment fee" is defined as a fee to recover charges, discount fees, or processing fees charged by credit card companies or processing agents
  • Effective date: May 6, 2026
  • Government Operations Interim Committee recommended the bill with a 9-0 vote (8 absent)

Legislative Description

Credit Card Processing Fees Amendments

Education

Last Action

Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/2/2026
Rules1/29/2026
Education1/20/2026
Rules1/20/2026

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