New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8580: Requires merchants to round cash purchases to the nearest five cent denomination in order to reduce the circulation of pennies within New York state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8580 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on November 14, 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: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A9274A.
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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 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| James Sanders | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A9274A
- VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1380
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 8580A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
- REFERRED TO RULES