GA SB548 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 21 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-22 - Senate Read and Referred
Pending: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 21 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-22 - Senate Read and Referred
Pending: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit merchants from refusing to accept cash for purchases; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Title
"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; merchants from refusing to accept cash for purchases; prohibit
Sponsors
| Sen. Derek Mallow [D] | Sen. Nikki Merritt [D] | Sen. Josh McLaurin [D] | Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes [D] |
| Sen. Kim Jackson [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-22 | Senate | Senate Read and Referred |
| 2024-02-21 | Senate | Senate Hopper |
Georgia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67346 |
| Text | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225028 |
