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Senate Judiciary advances bill directing state to educate businesses on accepting cash
Summary
Senate Bill 1176 would require the Bureau of Labor and Industries to run ongoing outreach and education so places of public accommodation are informed about the legal obligation to accept cash. The committee moved the bill to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation.
The Senate Committee on Judiciary on March 24 voted to advance Senate Bill 1176, which would require the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct ongoing advertising and education efforts to inform businesses and the public about the legal obligation for places of public accommodation to accept cash as payment.
Committee staff said the bill requires the department to continue outreach until it determines a high rate of compliance exists. The staff overview noted the bill takes effect 91 days after adjournment.
Senator Thacher moved the measure to the floor with a due-pass recommendation; the motion passed in committee. Senators and committee members who spoke framed the measure as nonpunitive and focused on education to ensure people who lack access to banking or prefer to use cash retain the ability to transact.
Senator Manning was asked to carry the bill on the Senate floor.
No amendments were adopted during the committee’s work session on SB 1176.
