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OR SB423

OR SB423
Relating to penalties for violation of requirement to accept cash as payment in places of public accommodation.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act makes BOLI study issues about penalties for violating certain laws that require certain places to accept cash as payment for goods and services. The Act tells BOLI to submit a report by a certain date. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0). Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study matters relating to penalties for violating requirements to accept cash as currency in places of public accommodation. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), a state agency responsible for enforcing labor laws in Oregon, to conduct a comprehensive study about penalties for violations of laws that require places of public accommodation (such as restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues) to accept cash or coins as a valid form of payment. Specifically, BOLI is tasked with researching the current penalties associated with refusing cash payments and preparing a detailed report to be submitted to the legislative committees focused on business and labor by September 15, 2026. The study may include potential recommendations for future legislation on this topic. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study mandate will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, ensuring that this is a time-limited research initiative designed to provide insights into cash payment requirements and potential enforcement mechanisms.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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