Senate Commerce Committee Statement to Senate, No. 300, State of New Jersey (March 16, 2026)

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     SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE

                   STATEMENT TO

                  SENATE, No. 300

 STATE OF NEW JERSEY
                    DATED: MARCH 16, 2026

    The Senate Commerce Committee reports favorably Senate Bill
No. 300.
    This bill prohibits businesses from charging convenience fees or
similar fees on cash transactions.
    Under the bill, a person selling or offering for sale goods or
services at retail is prohibited from adding a convenience fee or
other similar fee to the total cost of goods and services when being
offered legal tender as payment from a buyer.
    This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2026-2027 session
pending technical review. As reported, the bill includes the changes
required by technical review, which has been performed.

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