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Introduced
09/25/2023
09/25/2023
In Committee
09/25/2023
09/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), entitled "An act prohibiting unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce, giving the Attorney General and District Attorneys certain powers and duties and providing penalties," further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to prohibit retailers from refusing to accept cash payments for goods or services under $500 when the purchaser is physically present, unless the retailer has a written policy conspicuously posted that it will not accept currency exceeding a certain denomination. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (14)
Russ Diamond (R)*,
Jake Banta (R),
Joe D'Orsie (R),
Charity Grimm Krupa (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Lee James (R),
Tom Jones (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Dan Moul (R),
Stephenie Scialabba (R),
Brian Smith (R),
Craig Staats (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES (on 09/25/2023)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1710 | 09/25/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1710&pn=2024 | 09/26/2023 |
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