SF695 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minnesota sellers acceptance of United States currency requirement
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Senate SF No 695 is a legislative bill introduced in Minnesota that requires sellers to accept U.S. currency, including Federal Reserve notes, for in-person transactions involving goods or services. This requirement does not apply to certain situations such as when a security deposit on a credit card is needed, or when the seller uses a device to convert cash into a prepaid card without charging fees or imposing unreasonable conditions.
The bill specifically targets sellers who operate multiple points of sale at a single location, mandating that at least one point of sale must accept cash. Exempt from this requirement are banking institutions and credit unions.
Violations of this rule can result in a civil penalty of up to $250 per transaction or attempted transaction for sellers who refuse to accept U.S. currency as described by the bill.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |