Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Temporary Amendment Act of 2024

This bill temporarily allows certain retail stores and restaurants in Washington, D.C., to refuse cash payments. It applies to businesses with specific on-premises licenses and restaurants that operate 24 hours a day or stay open until 3:00 am at least two days per week. To use this option, establishments must clearly display a sign at the door or on their menu stating that cash is not accepted. The law is designed to help reduce cash-related safety risks for employees and will expire 225 days after it takes effect.