Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2819: An Act relative to credit card surcharges and transparency in credit card fees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2819 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to credit card surcharges and transparency in credit card fees. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, January 7, 2026 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to limit credit card surcharges on credit card transactions in the commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 204) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to transparency in credit card fees; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 278) of Jacob R. Oliveira relative to credit card surcharges, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2819).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| John Cronin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Worcester and Middlesex |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
- New draft of S194, S204 and S278
- Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure