LD1324
Type: B Origin: Senate Maine Comments: 0

An Act To Allow Credit And Debit Card Surcharges

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The bill aims to permit businesses to impose surcharges on customers who pay with credit or debit cards, which was previously prohibited in some states. This change would enable businesses to pass along the costs associated with card transactions to consumers. The bill seeks to provide more transparency in pricing and potentially reduce the financial burden on businesses that accept card payments. If enacted, this legislation could impact consumer purchasing behavior and encourage the use of alternative payment methods.

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  • 2023-03-28: Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

  • 2023-03-28: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.

  • 2023-03-28: In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  • 2023-03-30: CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to a subsequent special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 594.

  • 2023-04-19: Work Session Held

  • 2023-04-19: Voted: Divided Report

  • 2023-05-12: Reported Out: ONTP/OTP-AM

  • 2023-05-16: Reports READ

  • 2023-05-16: Senator BAILEY of York moved to Accept The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report

  • 2023-05-16: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 142 Yeas 15 - Nays 17 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 FAILED

  • 2023-05-16: On motion by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland The Senate RECONSIDERED whereby The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report FAILED

  • 2023-05-16: On motion by Same Senator Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE The Majority Ought Not To Pass

  • 2023-05-16: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 143 Yeas 20 - Nays 12 - Excused 3 - Absent 0

  • 2023-05-16: Unfinished Business

  • 2023-05-18: Unfinished Business

  • 2023-05-23: Taken from the table by the President

  • 2023-05-23: Subsequently The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED

  • 2023-05-23: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 163 Yeas 21 - Nays 12 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 PREVAILED

  • 2023-05-23: Sent down for concurrence

  • 2023-05-25: Reports READ.

  • 2023-05-25: On motion of Representative PERRY of Calais, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

  • 2023-05-25: In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  • 2023-05-25: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

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