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MA S 278

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An Act relative to credit card surcharges

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

Quick answers

Did MA S 278 pass?

Not yet. MA S 278 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): Accompanied a new draft, see S2819

What is MA S 278 about?

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 278) of Jacob R. Oliveira relative to credit card surcharges. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Who sponsors MA S 278?

Jacob R. Oliveira is the primary sponsor of MA S 278, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 278) of Jacob R. Oliveira relative to credit card surcharges. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-01-07 — Accompanied a new draft, see S2819
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Jacob R. Oliveiraprimary
  • Pavel M. Payanocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  3. 2025-05-23

    Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2

  4. 2026-01-07

    Accompanied a new draft, see S2819

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