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HB 5180

When schools have events the school needs to sell tickets at the gate as well as online and accept cash

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Campbell and 3 co-sponsors

Requires schools to sell tickets at event gates using cash alongside online options, improving access for unbanked families.

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Bill Summary · HB 5180

Legislative bill overview

HB 5180 requires West Virginia schools to offer multiple ticket purchase options for school events, including both online sales and in-person gate sales, while accepting cash as a payment method. The bill mandates accessibility to ticketed events regardless of customers' digital payment capability or internet access.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses equity concerns by ensuring that families without credit cards, reliable internet access, or digital payment accounts can still purchase tickets to school events using cash at the gate. It removes potential barriers to school event participation for lower-income families and those in rural areas with limited connectivity.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools may face expenses for staffing gate sales operations, point-of-sale equipment, and potential revenue reconciliation challenges between online and cash sales systems
  • Administrative burden: Smaller schools with limited staff may struggle to manage dual ticketing systems and gate operations simultaneously during events
  • Fraud and security concerns: Cash handling and gate management create potential vulnerabilities for theft, counterfeiting, or unauthorized access that online systems better control

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

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