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OR SB1565

OR SB1565
Relating to discrimination based on the use of certain types of currency as payment; and prescribing an effective date.


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Introduced
02/01/2022
In Committee
02/24/2022
Crossed Over
02/16/2022
Passed
03/01/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/01/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

Makes unlawful practice for place of public accommodation to refuse to accept United States coins or currency as payment for goods and services. Makes unlawful practice for place of public accommodation to refuse to accept United States coins or currency as payment for goods and services. Creates limited exceptions. Allows person to file complaint with Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries alleging unlawful practice against operator or person acting on behalf of place of public accommodation. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

AI Summary

This bill makes it an unlawful practice for a place of public accommodation to refuse to accept United States coins or currency as payment for goods and services, with some limited exceptions. The bill allows a person to file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries if they allege a violation. The bill takes effect 91 days after the 2022 regular session of the Eighty-first Legislative Assembly adjourns sine die.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Effective date, June 3, 2022. (on 04/01/2022)

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