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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires merchants to round cash purchases to the nearest five cent denomination in order to encourage the reduction of the circulation of pennies within New York state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McDonald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- 3RD READING CAL.1380
- SUBSTITUTED FOR S8580A
- REFERRED TO RULES
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- REPASSED ASSEMBLY
- AMENDED ON THIRD READING 9274A
- VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING
- RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- RECALLED FROM SENATE
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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