H 307 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to discrimination against cash buyers

This bill prohibits retail and service businesses in Massachusetts from forcing customers to use electronic payment methods instead of cash. It directly affects any establishment that currently requires a cash deposit into a debit or credit card to complete a purchase. The law mandates that all businesses must accept cash for any transaction, removing the ability to discriminate against buyers who prefer to pay with physical currency. This change ensures that cash remains a valid form of payment across the state without altering other existing financial regulations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Colleen Garry
Colleen Garry
DDemocratic
MA
36th Middlesex