Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Amendment Act of 2025

This bill allows certain entertainment establishments - specifically those with Class C (serving spirits) or Class D (beer/wine only) alcohol licenses that operate 24 hours or are open at 3:00 am at least twice weekly - to refuse cash payments if they display clear written notice on their door or menu. It amends a 2020 law prohibiting cash refusal, addressing safety concerns raised by businesses about robbery risks. The change recognizes increased use of contactless payments (17.9 billion transactions in 2023) and aims to balance employee safety with access for cash-dependent customers. Only eligible businesses may choose this option, and the law does not require all establishments to adopt it.