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OregonHB 41782026 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to rounding procedures in transactions; and declaring an emergency.

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Businesses can round shoppers’ cash payments

Effective on passage, this Oregon law lets covered businesses adopt rounding policies for in-person cash payments. Totals ending in 1, 2, 6, or 7 cents round down to the nearest five cents. Totals ending in 3, 4, 8, or 9 cents round up; 0 and 5 stay unchanged. Shoppers pay up to two cents more or less. Paying the exact total or exact remaining balance in cash prevents rounding. When shoppers split payments, paying cash first prevents all rounding. Paying by another method first allows rounding only of the remaining cash balance. Businesses must apply their policies consistently and post signs explaining the rules. Public bodies have separate rules; transactions entirely by phone, mail, or online are excluded. Businesses may still accept other payment forms, bill after services, or offer incentives for paying with cash. Compliant rounding does not violate ORS 618.236 or create liability under Oregon’s unlawful trade practices statutes. The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries must keep publicizing these duties until compliance is high.

Government cash payments get optional nickel rounding

Oregon public bodies may adopt reasonable rounding policies for in-person cash payments, including payments split between cash and another method. Policies may round the total or remaining amount due to the nearest five cents. This covers payments for goods, services, debts, fees, and taxes owed to the public body. Public bodies must apply their policies consistently, post signs explaining the procedures, and publicize policies and changes. Transactions entirely by phone, mail, or online are excluded. Compliant rounding does not violate ORS 618.236. The law takes effect on passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

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Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 78 • No: 4

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Third reading. Carried by Starr. Passed.

Yes: 26 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Rules: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 2/27/2026

Third reading. Carried by Wallan. Passed.

Yes: 40 • No: 2

House vote • 2/24/2026

Rules: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 126, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

    4/13/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    4/7/2026House

  3. President signed.

    3/10/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/10/2026House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Starr. Passed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Second reading.

    3/4/2026Senate

  7. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    3/4/2026Senate

  8. Public Hearing and Work Session held.

    3/3/2026Senate

  9. Referred to Rules.

    3/2/2026Senate

  10. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    3/2/2026Senate

  11. Third reading. Carried by Wallan. Passed.

    2/27/2026House

  12. Second reading.

    2/26/2026House

  13. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    2/25/2026House

  14. Work Session held.

    2/24/2026House

  15. Public Hearing held.

    2/19/2026House

  16. Referred to Rules.

    2/16/2026House

  17. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/16/2026House

Bill Text

  • HRULES Amendment -3 (Adopted)

    2/24/2026

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  • A-Engrossed

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  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    PDF

  • Introduced

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