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SD HB1061

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Sjaarda

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retailers must accept cash payment for in-person transactions of $100 or less when a seller or employee is physically present and the customer chooses to pay with cash

  • Sellers are prohibited from charging higher prices to customers who pay with cash

  • State and local governments must accept cash for fees and charges of $100 or less when payment is made in person at the correct office

  • Exemptions include federally chartered credit unions, financial institutions, transactions requiring credit cards for security deposits or damage coverage, and purchases made on airplanes

  • "Cash" is defined as physical coin, currency, or notes designated as legal tender by federal law

Legislative Description

Require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions.

State Affairs and Government

Last Action

Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4. H.J. 5

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Energy1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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