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HSB 269

A bill for an act relating to accepted forms of payment by a commercial enterprise.

2025-2026 Regular Session

HSB 269 - Accepted Forms of Payment by Commercial Enterprises OverviewBill Number: HSB 269 Title: A bill for an act relating to accepted forms of payment by a commercial enterpris

Subcommittee: Kaufmann, Johnson, C. and Scheetz.
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Bill Summary · HSB 269

HSB 269 - Accepted Forms of Payment by Commercial Enterprises

Overview

Bill Number: HSB 269
Title: A bill for an act relating to accepted forms of payment by a commercial enterprise.
Status: Subcommittee: Kaufmann, Johnson, C. and Scheetz.
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HSB 269 is to establish requirements for commercial enterprises to accept certain forms of payment from consumers. The bill aims to ensure that consumers have access to a variety of payment options when conducting transactions, promoting fairness and accessibility in commercial transactions.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all commercial enterprises, with limited exceptions, to accept cash as a form of payment for goods and services.
  • Prohibits commercial enterprises from imposing surcharges or additional fees on consumers who choose to pay in cash.
  • Mandates that commercial enterprises display clear signage indicating their acceptance of cash payments.
  • Allows commercial enterprises to set reasonable limits on the maximum value of cash transactions, not to exceed $5,000.
  • Provides exemptions for certain types of enterprises, such as those operating primarily online or within transportation hubs.
  • Establishes civil penalties for non-compliance, ranging from $500 for a first offense to $2,000 for subsequent violations.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Consumers: The bill aims to ensure that all consumers, regardless of their preferred payment method, can access goods and services from commercial enterprises.
  • Commercial Enterprises: Businesses will be required to accept cash payments and comply with the associated signage and transaction limit requirements.
  • Regulatory Agencies: State and local authorities will be responsible for enforcing the law and levying penalties for non-compliance.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HSB 269 is currently in the subcommittee stage, where it is being reviewed by the Kaufmann, Johnson, C. and Scheetz subcommittee. If the subcommittee recommends the bill for further consideration, it will move to the full committee for debate and potential amendments before being voted on by the legislature. If passed, the bill would likely take effect within 6-12 months to allow commercial enterprises time to implement the necessary changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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