Legal Tender; to require certain persons who sell or offer goods and services to accept cash as payment, exceptions provided
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Summary
The bill forces any entity that employs six or more people to take cash for face‑to‑face transactions, unless it falls under listed exemptions. Exemptions include airport vendors, municipal parking facilities, parking lots that only use mobile payments, vehicle‑rental companies, and locations that provide cash‑to‑prepaid‑card machines under certain conditions. It takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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