Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3256: Requires retail businesses to accept cash as payment
Status: In committee, April 2, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 407, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to retail establishments, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 407, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 407.215, to read as follows: 407.215. 1. Except as provided under subsection 2 of this section, all retail establishments, including, but not limited to, sports venues, concert venues, halls, fairs, and Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) events offering goods or services for sale shall accept United States currency, including Federal Reserve notes, fro.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 407, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to retail establishments, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 407, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 407.215, to read as follows: 407.215. 1. Except as provided under subsection 2 of this section, all retail establishments, including, but not limited to, sports venues, concert venues, halls, fairs, and Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) events offering goods or services for sale shall accept United States currency, including Federal Reserve notes, from a buyer to purchase the goods or services. 2. This section does not apply to: (1) Any retail transaction conducted at fuel-dispensing equipment through an automated, unattended, or self-service system, without on-site personnel to accept or secure cash payments; (2) Any online retail transaction of any kind; (3) Any retail transaction that or (b) A credit card number be provided to cover unforeseen damages or expenses; (4) Any retail establishment that uses a device to convert a consumer's cash into a prepaid card that allows the consumer to complete a transaction at the retail establishment EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is …