Senate Bill 254 was signed into law on June 2, 2026 as Act 751 — same law, new name. Short, plain-English guides for Louisiana business owners working out what the debit-surcharge ban means for them before August 1, 2026.
The one-page version: what the law bans, who it covers, and why it matters before August 1.
Read PricingHow the two pricing models differ - and why that distinction is exactly what SB 254 turns on.
Read ComplianceA debit card is debit either way. Here's the routing trap that catches "credit-only" surcharge programs.
Read PricingYes - with conditions. What a genuine cash discount has to look like to stay on the right side of the law.
Read Action planA conceptual checklist for getting ahead of the deadline - without waiting for a complaint to find you.
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