The proposed bill, General Assembly Committee Bill No. 1118, aims to prohibit state and municipal agencies from charging service fees for payments made via debit or credit cards. The bill amends several sections of the general statutes, including Section 1-1j, Section 12-39r, Section 12-141a, Section 14-11i, Section 19a-88, Section 45a-113b, and Section 51-193b, to ensure that no service fees are imposed on payors using these payment methods. Specifically, the bill removes existing provisions that allowed agencies to charge service fees and requires that any payments made by credit or debit cards be accepted without additional charges.

The bill also clarifies that payments made through these methods will be considered full payment of any fees, costs, or fines, and establishes that the debt incurred through such payments will not be classified as collectible taxes. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are intended to streamline payment processes for citizens while eliminating additional financial burdens associated with service fees.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill: 1-1j, 12-39r, 12-141a, 14-11i, 51-193b