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HB 97 Delaware House · 151st General Assembly (2021-2022)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROHIBITED TRADE PRACTICES AND PAY WITH CASH.

Summary
This Act prohibits the seller of consumer goods or services from refusing to accept cash payment, except in limited circumstances. It creates graduated civil penalties for violations and provides consumers a private right of action to recover double damages, including consequential damages, for a second violation of the law and triple damages for subsequent violations. The Division of Consumer Protection has authority to enforce the law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2021
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Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2021 Last action Mar 4, 2021
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Mar 4, 2021
Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
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2 primary · 7 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
GL
Gerald L. Brady
DDemocratic
DE
4
P
Photo of Tizzy Lockman
Tizzy Lockman
DDemocratic
DE
3
Co
Photo of Eric Morrison
Eric Morrison
DDemocratic
DE
27
Co
Photo of Frank Cooke
Frank Cooke
DDemocratic
DE
16
Co
Photo of Jack Walsh
Jack Walsh
DDemocratic
DE
9
Co
JA
John A. Kowalko
DDemocratic
DE
25
Co
Photo of Kim Williams
Kim Williams
DDemocratic
DE
19
Co
Photo of Larry Lambert
Larry Lambert
DDemocratic
DE
7
Co
Photo of Paul Baumbach
Paul Baumbach
DDemocratic
DE
23