HB 191: Consumer Protection - Retail Transactions for Essential Consumer Goods - Cash Payments
HB 191 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 714 (updated May 26, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialConsumer Protection - Retail Transactions for Essential Consumer Goods - Cash Payments. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- no direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- ensures retail access for unbanked consumers
Risks
- imposes additional operational and security costs on small retailers
Society
Benefits
- promotes financial inclusion for low-income and unbanked populations
Risks
- minimal impact on electronic-only transaction preferences
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential implementation challenges for businesses currently operating on cashless models
Analysis based on summary abstract only
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentApproved by the Governor - Chapter 714
Enacted
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