HB 4178: Relating to rounding procedures in transactions; and declaring an emergency.
HB 4178 status: Introduced — Chapter 126, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026 (updated Apr 13, 2026).
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Bill summary
Official</b> </i>] Allows [<i>a</i>]<b> some</b> [<i>place</i>]<b> places</b> of public accommodation offering goods or services to adopt a rounding policy under which the final digit of the total amount due or remaining amount due in certain in-person transactions will be rounded to the nearest five-cent increment.<b> Specifi...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified
Economy
Benefits
- Simplifies cash transactions for businesses
- Provides legal safe harbor against discrimination and misrepresentation claims
Risks
- Small potential for price variance in cash transactions
Society
Benefits
- Improves administrative efficiency for public bodies
- Clarifies payment procedures for consumers
Risks
- Consumers using cash may experience minor upward rounding fluctuations
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CurrentChapter 126, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.
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