MA S 278
in committeeAn 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
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — Accompanied a new draft, see S2819
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jacob R. Oliveiraprimary
- Pavel M. Payanocosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
2025-05-23
Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
2026-01-07
Accompanied a new draft, see S2819
Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Replaces: SD 1846
Official source
Attribution
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