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Ending Hidden Fees: Price Transparency and Free Family Seating on Flights.

This Act protects consumers by forcing businesses (including hotels, ticket sellers, and communication providers) to display the full, final price of a good or service upfront, eliminating hidden and excessive fees. Furthermore, airlines are prohibited from charging fees to seat a young child (13 or younger) next to an accompanying adult. This ensures greater financial transparency and simplifies travel for families.
Key points
Full Price Disclosure: Businesses must show the total cost of a service or good, including all mandatory fees, in the initial advertisement or offer.
Ban on Excessive Fees: The law prohibits charging fees deemed excessive or deceptive, particularly in the lodging and ticket sales sectors.
Free Family Seating on Flights: Airlines must provide free adjacent seating for a young child (up to age 13) next to an accompanying adult if seats are available in the same class of service.
Limits on Early Termination Fees: Communication service providers (internet, phone) cannot charge excessive or unreasonable fees for early contract termination.
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Print number: 118_S_916
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2023-03-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Junk Fee Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_916.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Full Price Disclosure: Businesses must show the total cost of a service or good, including all mandatory fees, in the initial advertisement or offer.
  • Ban on Excessive Fees: The law prohibits charging fees deemed excessive or deceptive, particularly in the lodging and ticket sales sectors.
  • Free Family Seating on Flights: Airlines must provide free adjacent seating for a young child (up to age 13) next to an accompanying adult if seats are available in the same class of service.
  • Limits on Early Termination Fees: Communication service providers (internet, phone) cannot charge excessive or unreasonable fees for early contract termination.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Economy Transport Informatization