Overview: Bill Number: A 8952, Title: Prohibits businesses and organizations from charging a fee for seminars, webinars, workshops, or educational resources related to the breakdown of Public Law No: 119-21, Status: REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION, Introduced: July 16, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to ensure that businesses and organizations do not charge fees for educational resources related to the breakdown of a specific public law. The intent is to make this information freely accessible to the public.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits any business or organization from charging a fee for seminars, webinars, workshops, or other educational resources related to the breakdown and explanation of Public Law No: 119-21.
- Requires that all such educational materials be provided free of charge to the public.
- Establishes penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential revocation of business licenses.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Businesses and organizations that offer educational resources related to Public Law No: 119-21 will be required to provide these for free.
- The general public will benefit from increased access to educational materials about this law at no cost.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Consumer Affairs and Protection committee for further consideration. If passed, the legislation would take effect immediately upon becoming law.