SB 30 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Require retail merchants to give customers the option to pay cash

SB 30 requires in-person retail merchants to accept cash payments when offered, without banning cash or mandating credit use. It applies to physical stores and services but excludes online, phone, or mail transactions. Key exemptions include airports (with at least two cash-accepting food vendors), municipal parking facilities, mobile-only payment parking, car rentals accepting certified checks, large venues (10,000+ seats), and prepaid card systems meeting specific fee-free conditions. Violations are treated as unfair business practices, allowing customers to seek legal remedies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2025
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Jan 29, 2025
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Jan 22, 2025
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