HB4592 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
ACCEPTANCE OF CASH PAYMENTS
Last Action
2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee
Hearings
Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee Hearing Feb 18 2026 3:00PM Capitol Building Room 122 Springfield, IL ** Canceled **
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a State agency shall accept cash when offered as payment for any transaction totaling $500 or less. Prohibits a State agency from charging a higher price or adding any additional fee if a transaction conducted in cash. Amends the Local Governmental Acceptance of Credit Cards Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Local Governmental Acceptance of Credit Cards and Cash Act. Provides that a unit of local government shall accept cash when offered as payment for any transaction totaling $500 or less. Prohibits a unit of local government from charging a higher price or adding any additional fee if a transaction conducted in cash. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that any person engaged in the business of selling or offering to sell goods or services at retail to the public with an individual accepting in-person payments at a physical location shall not: (1) refuse to accept cash as a form of payment for sales of less than $500 made at the physical location; (2) post a sign on the premises stating that cash payment is not accepted; or (3) charge a higher price to customers paying with cash compared to the price charged to customers not paying with cash. Sets forth exceptions to the provision. Provides that a violation of the provision is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield |
| 2/03/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/03/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee |