Alaska2026Passed Legislature
SB241
Consumer Fee Transparency
Last scannedSep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM
In one sentence
This law makes it an unfair trade practice in Alaska to advertise a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees, except for taxes imposed by the government.
What it does
- Adds a new rule to state consumer protection laws about advertising prices.
- Requires sellers to list the full price including all mandatory fees when showing a price to consumers.
- Allows taxes from government entities to be left out of that advertised total price.
Who it affects
- Businesses and sellers who advertise prices for goods or services in Alaska
- Consumers buying those goods or services
Limits and unknowns
- The provided text does not define exactly which specific charges count as 'mandatory' versus optional.
- No penalties or fines for breaking this new rule are listed in the provided excerpt.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Mandatory fees
- Extra charges that a buyer must pay to complete the purchase, which must be included in advertised prices.
- Unfair trade practices
- Actions by sellers that break consumer protection laws, such as advertising a price without including mandatory fees.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
CONSUMER FEE TRANSPARENCY An Act relating to unfair trade practices and consumer protection; relating to fees charged to consumers; and providing for an effective date.
Official activity
Bill history
- (S) Heard & HeldText
- (S) JUDICIARY at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205Text
- (S) REFERRED TO JUDICIARY1661
- (S) JUD, L&C1661
- (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS1661