SB30

Require retail merchants to give customers the option to pay cash

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB30 requires retail merchants to accept cash payments and offer a cash-to-prepaid card conversion option.

Ohio SB30 mandates that retail merchants accept cash payments from buyers. It also requires merchants to provide an option for customers to convert their cash into a prepaid card for transactions, provided the card has no fees, no expiration date, and no minimum deposit requirement. Violations of this requirement are considered unfair or deceptive practices, with injured parties entitled to legal remedies. Exceptions include certain airports, parking facilities, and businesses with specific payment policies.

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Where it stands

Current
Small Business and Economic Opportunity Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 15, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Small Business and Economic Opportunity 2nd Hearing, Proponent

Feb 26, 2025

11:30 AM

Senate Rules and Reference 2nd Hearing, Proponent

History

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Small Business and Economic Opportunity

Jan 22, 2025

Senate

Introduced