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HB 81

An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, providing for prohibition of certain fee charges.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Missy Cerrato and 21 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill restricts certain business fees under consumer protection law, potentially affecting pricing structures statewide but lacks public detail on specific fee categories targeted.

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
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Bill Summary · HB 81

Legislative bill overview

HB 81 amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to prohibit certain fee charges, though the bill text does not specify which fees are being restricted. The legislation has moved through multiple committee readings and appears positioned for final passage based on recent action dates.

Why is this important

Consumer fee restrictions directly affect pricing structures across industries and can influence how businesses recover costs or generate revenue. Depending on which fees are targeted—such as convenience fees, service charges, or administrative surcharges—this could materially impact both consumer costs and business operations across Pennsylvania.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in available information: The bill summary does not detail which fee types are prohibited, making it difficult to assess the scope and practical implications without the full legislative text
  • Business cost pass-through concerns: Companies may offset prohibited fees through higher base prices, alternative charges, or reduced service availability rather than accepting lower margins
  • Industry-specific impacts: Different sectors (banking, entertainment, utilities, hospitality) rely on various fee structures; a broad prohibition could disproportionately affect certain industries while benefiting competitors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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