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June 5, 2025
NY Senator Sanders’ Bill to Ban “Cashless” Retail Transactions Passes Both Houses
In a major victory for economic equity and consumer rights, legislation sponsored by Senator James Sanders Jr. (S4153-A) and Assemblymember Catalina Cruz (A7929-A) has officially passed both houses of the New York State Legislature. The bill prohibits food stores and retail establishments from refusing to accept payment in cash, ensuring that all New Yorkers—especially low-income, elderly, and unbanked individuals—can access essential goods and services.
The SCTA strongly urges Governor Hochul to promptly sign this commonsense legislation into law.
Read NY press release https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025/james-sanders-jr/senator-sanders-bill-ban-cashless-retail-transactions
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