State • Alabama
HB 545: Legal tender; authorizing the rounding of in-person cash transactions to the nearest five cents
Norman CrowEnacted
HB 545 status: Enacted (updated Apr 17, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score55/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100
Bill summary
OfficialConsumer Protection
Key analysis
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental effect
Risks
- No direct environmental effect
Economy
Positive Outlook
60%
Benefits
- May improve checkout efficiency
- Reduces reliance on lower-denomination coinage
Risks
- Potential for minor pricing discrepancies
- Implementation costs for point-of-sale updates
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Increases convenience for cash-based transactions
Risks
- Potential for inconsistent pricing experiences for consumers
- Lacks information on mandatory vs voluntary application
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
Bill metadata only
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Limitation
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Where it stands
Enacted
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
Complete5
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