HB 633: Enact the The Fee Transparency Act
The Fee Transparency Act requires suppliers to clearly display all mandatory fees and charges in a clear and conspicuous manner when advertising or offering a price for a good or service. This does not include taxes, delivery fees, or fees regulated by federal laws such as the Truth in Savings Act or Truth in Lending Act. The act does not apply to certain transactions, including broadband internet access, financial transactions, regulated air transportation, and certain motor vehicle transactions. Additionally, food delivery platforms are exempt from including fees in the menu price shown to the consumer. Violations of the act are considered unconscionable acts or practices under the state's consumer protection law.
| Feb. 04, 2026 | Referred to committee: Government Oversight |
| Dec. 17, 2025 | Introduced |
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
To enact section 1345.023 of the Revised Code to enact the The Fee Transparency Act prohibiting a supplier from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for a good or service that does not include all mandatory fees and charges.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That section 1345.023 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:
1.Sec. 1345.023. (A) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no supplier shall advertise, display, or offer a price for a good or service that does not include all mandatory fees and charges in a clear and conspicuous manner.
2.(B) Neither of the following are "mandatory fees or charges" for the purposes of division (A) of this section:
3.(1) Any tax, duty, fee, or custom levied by any local, state, federal, or other governmental entity;
4.(2) Fees covering the cost of delivery of goods, the amount of which is based upon the delivery method selected by the consumer, so long as the supplier discloses the amount of the delivery fees prior to accepting payment.
5.(C) Division (A) of this section does not apply to any of the following transactions:
6.(1) A supplier providing broadband internet access service on its own or as part of a bundle:
7.(2) A financial transaction subject to any of the following:
8.(a) The federal "Truth in Savings Act," 12 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.;
9.(b) The federal "Electronic Fund Transfer Act," 15 U.S.C. 1693 et seq.;
10.(c) The federal "Truth in Lending Act," 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.;
11.(d) The federal "Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act," 12 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.;
12.(e) The federal "Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act," 15 U.S.C. 1639 et seq.
13.(3) Any transaction regulated under Title XI or Chapter 1321., 1322., or 1733. of the Revised Code;
14.(4) A supplier that advertises a motor vehicle manufacturer's suggested retail price set by an automobile manufacturer or lease payments based upon a manufacturer's suggested retail price;
15.(5) Air transportation provided by air carriers, as those terms are used in 49 U.S.C. 41713.
16.(D) Division (A) of this section does not require a supplier that is a food delivery platform to include in the menu price shown to the consumer the fees the supplier charges for providing its services.
17.(E) A violation of division (A) of this section is an unconscionable act or practice in connection with a consumer transaction under section 1345.03 of the Revised Code.
Section 2. Section 1345.023 of the Revised Code shall be known as The Fee Transparency Act.