Bans paper receipts for certain purchases and requiring businesses to provide proof of purchase electronically
This bill bans paper receipts for retail purchases of food, alcohol, or goods/services unless a customer specifically requests one. It requires businesses (excluding healthcare providers) to offer electronic proof of purchase by January 2030, with small businesses ($5M+ annual revenue) having delayed deadlines until 2030 for basic rules and 2032 for electronic options. Businesses face a $20 civil penalty per violation after a warning, with exceptions for technical issues like poor internet. The law preempts local regulations and applies only to point-of-sale transactions, not invoices.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
May 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
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