SF 5282 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Retail establishments requirement to accept cash as payment

This bill mandates that retail establishments in Minnesota must accept cash as a valid form of payment for goods and services. It defines cash as U.S. paper money and coins and applies the requirement to any business open to the general public. The law will take effect on August 1, 2026, ensuring that consumers can use physical currency for transactions from that date forward.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2026
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Introduced May 12, 2026 Last action May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
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May 12, 2026
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Introduction and first reading
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Eric Lucero
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