HB984
Virginia Consumer Protection Act; cash payments, discrimination prohibited, penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
Chief Patron:
Tom Garrett (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia Consumer Protection Act; cash payments; discrimination prohibited; penalty.
Prohibits a supplier from discriminating against cash as a payment for a retail sale, including by refusing to accept cash as a form of payment, posting signs on business premises that cash payment is not accepted, or charging a higher price to consumers who pay with cash. The bill includes ... (More) certain exceptions to such prohibition and provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104230D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/22/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
- 02/03/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB984)
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/05/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
