Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

This bill temporarily allows certain retail and restaurant businesses in Washington, D.C., to refuse cash payments as a form of payment. It specifically applies to establishments with Class C or Class D licenses and restaurants that operate 24 hours a day or at least two days a week after 3:00 am. To implement this change, businesses must display clear, written notices on their doors or menus stating that cash is not accepted. The law includes a sunset provision, meaning it will automatically expire 225 days after it takes effect.