New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1684: Relates to requiring merchants to accept cash as payment for goods
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1684 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring merchants to accept cash as payment for goods. Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
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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 accept cash as payment for goods and services; permits the superintendent of financial services to provide exemptions based on certain criteria.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gounardes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“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 PROTECTION
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION