Bill
Bill > AB628
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Introduced
11/08/2023
11/08/2023
In Committee
11/08/2023
11/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a retailer who sells goods or services from a physical location to accept cash as payment in a transaction amounting to $2,000 or less during a face-to-face sale with a consumer, unless the person is otherwise prohibited by law from accepting cash. A retailer who violates this requirement is subject to a civil forfeiture of $200 to $5,000. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires retailers who sell goods or services from a physical location to accept cash as payment for transactions of $2,000 or less during a face-to-face sale with a consumer, unless the retailer is otherwise prohibited by law from accepting cash. Retailers who violate this requirement are subject to a civil forfeiture of $200 to $5,000. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection or any district attorney may commence an action to recover the forfeiture or seek a temporary or permanent injunction to restrain the retailer from violating this law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (20)
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Ty Bodden (R)*,
Janel Brandtjen (R)*,
James Edming (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Chanz Green (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
LaKeshia Myers (D)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Treig Pronschinske (R)*,
Nik Rettinger (R)*,
Donna Rozar (R)*,
Peter Schmidt (R)*,
Michael Schraa (R)*,
Shae Sortwell (R)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Travis Tranel (R)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab628 |
| AB628 ROCP for Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small Business Development | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/assembly/jobs_economy_and_small_business_development/1788652.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/AB628.pdf |
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