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Bill > HB1339
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Introduced
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
In Committee
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits businesses from refusing a buyer of a good or service because they seek to pay for the good or service with cash.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits retail establishments from discriminating against customers who wish to pay with cash by preventing businesses from requiring credit or other payment methods for goods and services. Specifically, the bill creates a new chapter in the state's laws (Chapter 359-V) that mandates that all retail establishments must accept legal tender when a buyer offers to pay with cash. This means businesses cannot force customers to use credit cards, financing, or other payment methods if the customer wants to pay with physical currency. The law will go into effect 60 days after it is passed, giving businesses a short transition period to adjust their payment policies. The bill aims to protect consumers' right to use cash as a payment method and prevent businesses from compelling customers to use credit or other alternative payment systems.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Jeanine Notter (R)*,
Kevin Avard (R),
Harry Bean (R),
Jose Cambrils (R),
Bill Gannon (R),
Maureen Mooney (R),
Victoria Sullivan (R),
Last Action
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Executive Session (13:00:00 3/3/2026 GP 229) (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2151&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=2151&txtFormat=html |
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