H 4195
An Act relative to discrimination against cash buyers
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Bill overview
This bill would require businesses in Massachusetts to accept cash as a form of payment. Currently, some businesses may decline cash payments, limiting access to goods and services for individuals who do not have or prefer not to use credit or debit cards. The bill aims to ensure that all consumers have the option to pay with cash, promoting financial inclusion and choice. It seeks to address concerns about potential discrimination against cash buyers.
Key provisions
- Requires all establishments to accept cash payments.
- Addresses potential discrimination against consumers who rely on cash.
- Promotes financial inclusivity by ensuring access to goods and services for all.
Who is affected
- Businesses in Massachusetts
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Individuals who prefer to pay with cash
- Financial service providers
Notable changes
- Creates a legal requirement for businesses to accept cash.
- Builds upon previous attempts to address cash acceptance policies.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.4195 194th (Current)
An Act relative to discrimination against cash buyers
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to require that all establishments be required to accept cash for transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4195
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 6/2/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4733 |
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