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.