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
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action May 12, 2026
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2
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Committee
1
May 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
upper
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Lucero
RRepublican
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