Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4159: An Act relative to cardholder surcharges
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4159 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to cardholder surcharges. Primary sponsor: Colleen Garry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5320.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to credit card surcharges. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Garry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5320
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Referred to the committee on House Rules