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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 44, chapter 38, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 44-7952; relating to businesses.
AI Summary
This bill requires retail businesses with a physical presence in Arizona to accept cash for transactions totaling $100 or less, and prohibits them from charging extra fees for using cash. A "retail business" is defined as any business categorized under retail sales for tax purposes. Individuals who are denied the ability to pay with cash or are charged a fee for doing so can sue the business, potentially recovering $1,000 per violation per day, up to a total of $5,000 per person, plus attorney fees and costs. The bill also mandates that these damage amounts be adjusted annually for inflation. However, this requirement does not apply to situations where a written contract specifies payment methods or to online sales. The bill also changes the heading of a chapter in Arizona law from "BUSINESSES EXEMPT FROM MASK MANDATE" to "BUSINESSES GENERALLY."
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Joseph Chaplik (R)*,
Leo Biasiucci (R),
Neal Carter (R),
Pamela Carter (R),
Lisa Fink (R),
John Gillette (R),
Ralph Heap (R),
Laurin Hendrix (R),
Rachel Keshel (R),
Alexander Kolodin (R),
David Marshall Sr. (R),
Teresa Martinez (R),
Justin Olson (R),
Beverly Pingerelli (R),
Justin Wilmeth (R),
Last Action
House minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84366 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/30/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535461 |
| HOUSE - Commerce | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535104 |
| HOUSE - Commerce | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/534934 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/25/2026 Commerce | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/534715 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2555p.htm |
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