New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2540: Enacts the "cash acceptance act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2540 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "cash acceptance act". Primary sponsor: Nader Sayegh (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits food-service and retail establishments from refusing to accept cash as payment for goods or services; calls for a civil fine if an establishment should refuse cash as payment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nader Sayegh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION