Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 700: Commerce and trade; limit amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers using credit cards
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 700 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Commerce and trade; limit amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers using credit cards. Primary sponsor: Solomon Adesanya (Democratic), Arlene Beckles (Democratic), Saira Draper (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited use of purchaser's credit card information by merchant, so as to limit the amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers using credit cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Adesanya | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Arlene Beckles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Saira Draper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper