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SD HB1061
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Sjaarda
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AI Summary
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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
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Sellers are prohibited from charging higher prices to customers who pay with cash
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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
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Exemptions include federally chartered credit unions, financial institutions, transactions requiring credit cards for security deposits or damage coverage, and purchases made on airplanes
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"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