HB554

Require government, private sellers to accept cash as payment

Introduced·10/28/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB554 requires government and private sellers to accept cash for transactions of $500 or less.

Ohio HB554 mandates that governmental entities and private sellers accept cash for transactions of $500 or less. It prohibits these entities from charging higher prices for cash payments compared to other payment methods. The law applies to in-person retail transactions but excludes telephone, mail, or internet-based transactions. Exemptions are provided for sellers operating at airports.

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Where it stands

Current
General Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

9:30 AM

House General Government D., 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Oct 29, 2025

House

Referred to committee: General Government

Oct 28, 2025

House

Introduced