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HB 1339 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee

Ban on refusing cash payments

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prohibiting the discrimination against cash buyers in business transactions.

Prohibits businesses from refusing to sell a good or service to a buyer because the buyer seeks to pay with cash.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits businesses from refusing a buyer of a good or service because they seek to pay for the good or service with cash.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jeanine NotterRPrimeAssistant Majority Leader
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education

Also: Rep. Harry BeanR, Rep. Jose CambrilsR, Rep. Maureen MooneyR

Public testimony

8 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

63% support38% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Cash is legal tender and as such should not be denied as a form of payment”
— Lisa Ayer, Manchestersupports
“It is becoming increasingly difficult for individuals to use cash in some business transactions as electronic transfers are increasingly the norm.…”
— John Walsh, New Londonsupports
“Ski NH opposes HB 1339 because it interferes with the decisions ski area operations make in the conduct of their business practices.…”
— Bruce Berke, Concord · Ski New Hampshireopposes
“I oppose this bill because it does not expand transparency, protections, or meaningful benefits for New Hampshire residents.”
— Tiffany Gladu, Goffstownopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2910:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-02-182:00 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-03-031:00 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 16
  2. Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 01:45 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
  4. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  5. Mar 3, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 10 P. 7
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 10

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.