All Roll Calls
Yes: 173 • No: 0
IllinoisHB4592104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
ACCEPTANCE OF CASH PAYMENTS
Sponsored By: Rita Mayfield (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
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.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rita Mayfield
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Carol Ammons
Democratic • House
Christopher Belt
Democratic • Senate
David Koehler
Democratic • Senate
Doris Turner
Democratic • Senate
Jason Plummer
Republican • Senate
Li Arellano, Jr.
Republican • Senate
Mark L. Walker
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/19/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 58 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/30/2026
Do Pass Commerce;
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 102 • No: 0
House vote • 3/25/2026
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee;
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
5/20/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
5/19/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
5/19/2026SenatePassed Both Houses
5/19/2026HouseThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/19/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
5/14/2026SenateSecond Reading
5/14/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
4/30/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2026
4/30/2026SenateDo Pass Commerce; 006-000-000
4/30/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
4/24/2026SenateAssigned to Commerce
4/22/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/10/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/10/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
4/10/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2026SenateAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
4/9/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-000-000
4/9/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/8/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/8/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2026HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee; 007-000-000
3/25/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee; by Voice Vote
3/25/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee; by Voice Vote
3/25/2026House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced
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