Ohio May Protect Cash Payments

Ohio lawmakers are considering a guarantee that residents who rely on cash can continue using it for everyday purchases, even as the state explores new ways to allow payments in gold and cryptocurrency.
The effort comes as more retailers shift toward cashless systems and federal policy on rounding rules remains unsettled.
State Rep. David Thomas, R-Jefferson, introduced the Currency Access to Spend Here Act, known as the CASH Act, to protect people who do not have credit or debit cards, distrust digital payments, or simply prefer using physical money.
House Bill 554 would require every business or government office in the state to accept cash for transactions under $500.