New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 9274: Requires merchants to round cash purchases to the nearest five cent denomination in order to reduce the circulation of pennies within New York state

Passed both chambers Last action June 3, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

Plain-language summary

A 9274 is a bill introduced in the New York House on November 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires merchants to round cash purchases to the nearest five cent denomination in order to reduce the circulation of pennies within New York state. Primary sponsor: John McDonald (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2026): RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John McDonald (Democratic).