Relative To Cash Payments

AI Summary

The bill "Relative to Cash Payments" aims to regulate and facilitate the use of cash as a form of payment in transactions. It includes provisions that ensure businesses accept cash for goods and services, prohibit discrimination against cash payments, and establish penalties for violations. The bill seeks to promote financial inclusion and protect consumers who rely on cash transactions. If enacted, it could have significant impacts on businesses' payment policies and the accessibility of goods and services for individuals who prefer or depend on using cash.

• 2023-02-16: Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

• 2023-02-16: Senate concurred

• 2023-04-20: Discharged to the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

• 2023-04-24: Senate concurred

• 2023-07-17: Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2

• 2024-01-30: Hearing scheduled for 02/06/2024 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in A-1

• 2024-01-31: Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD

• 2024-02-01: Hearing scheduled for 02/06/2024 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in A-1

• 2024-05-30: Accompanied a study order, see H4680