HB21-1048
Retail Business Must Accept Cash
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that retail establishments accept United States currency for purchases.
Bill Summary:
The act requires retail establishments that offer goods or services to accept United States currency (cash) to purchase the goods or services, but does not apply to:
- Establishments that do not have an individual accepting payment in person;
- Establishments that provide a device to convert cash into a prepaid card with no fee and a minimum balance of no more than one dollar;
- A transaction in which a security deposit is placed on a credit card or in which a credit card number is provided to cover unforeseen damages or expenses; and
- A bank or credit union.
A violation is a class 2 petty offense punishable by a fine of up to $250. The act applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of this act.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 21-1048, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 21-1048, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2021 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
45
AYE
19
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/20/2021 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
58
AYE
6
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/25/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
47
AYE
18
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
21
AYE
13
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2021 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 04/30/2021 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 04/30/2021 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/30/2021 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/20/2021 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 04/19/2021 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 04/16/2021 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/15/2021 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/12/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/29/2021 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
| 03/25/2021 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/24/2021 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/23/2021 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/18/2021 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/16/2021 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)