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SF 3874

Sellers to accept United States currency for purchases requirement

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rich Draheim

Minnesota would mandate all sellers accept cash payments to ensure financial inclusion and consumer choice against cashless-only business practices.

Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Bill Summary · SF 3874

Legislative bill overview

SF 3874 would require sellers in Minnesota to accept United States currency (cash) as a form of payment for purchases. The bill appears designed to prevent businesses from implementing cashless-only payment policies and ensure consumers have the option to pay with physical currency.

Why is this important

This addresses a growing trend of cashless businesses, which can exclude unbanked and underbanked populations, elderly citizens, and those with privacy concerns. Cash acceptance requirements also touch on broader questions about financial inclusion, government currency policy, and business operational freedom.

Potential points of contention

  • Business autonomy vs. consumer access: Retailers argue they should control their own payment methods for efficiency and security; advocates counter that this excludes vulnerable populations
  • Practical implementation challenges: Determining enforcement mechanisms, penalties, and exemptions (online retailers, vending machines, small businesses) could prove contentious
  • Scope ambiguity: Unclear whether the bill covers all retail sectors or has exceptions for certain business types, service industries, or transaction sizes

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

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