R.I. House bill would require clearer notices for credit card surcharges

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: January 19, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Johnston Democratic Rep. Deborah Fellela wants businesses to be up-front about their surcharges for customers who pay with credit cards.

Fellela’s bill, H7022, introduced Jan. 9 in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, would amend the state’s Unfair Sales Practices law to require businesses to clearly disclose any fees or surcharges that are added when customers pay by credit card.

Fellela wrote in a statement Friday morning that surcharges are “a popular option …

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