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2026 Regular Session

HB736

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AN ACT relating to merchant processing agreements.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to establish requirements for merchant processing agreements; prohibit credit card processors from assessing or charging a fee, fine, or penalty in certain circumstances; require credit card processors to make certain disclosures and comply with certain contracting requirements; establish penalties and exemptions; provide for construction of section; provide that Act applies to contracts entered on or after the effective date.

Banks and Financial InstitutionsCommerceContractsLoans, Credit, Interest, And UsurySalesSmall BusinessTrade Practices and Retailing

Introduced: February 25, 2026

Last action: March 4, 2026

To Banking & Insurance (H)
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Legislative History

Feb 25, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 25, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
To Banking & Insurance (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Nicolas Wilson

Representative · House District 082

Primary sponsor
nick.wilson@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (2)

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Deanna Frazier Gordon

Representative · House District 081

Co-sponsor
Deanna.Gordon@kylegislature.gov
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Steven Rudy

Representative · House District 001

Co-sponsor
Steven.Rudy@kylegislature.gov