RI H7007 | 2014 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 8 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-01-23 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 8 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-01-23 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibit retailers from imposing surcharges on consumers who utilize credit cards to purchase goods, services or lease transactions in lieu of payments by cash, check or similar means. Violations would be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both.
Title
Surcharges On Credit Card Transactions
Sponsors
| Rep. John Lombardi [D] | Rep. Patrick O'Neil [D] | Rep. Dennis Canario [D] | Rep. Doreen Costa [R] |
| Rep. Antonio Giarrusso [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-23 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2014-01-21 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/23/2014) |
| 2014-01-21 | House | Meeting postponed (01/21/2014) |
| 2014-01-17 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration |
| 2014-01-08 | House | Introduced, referred to House Corporations |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText14/HouseText14/H7007.pdf |
