Jim Piwowarczyk, Wisconsin State Representative for 98th District | www.facebook.com
Jim Piwowarczyk, Wisconsin State Representative for 98th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates that retail sellers operating from physical locations must accept cash as a form of payment during face-to-face transactions with consumers, unless legally prohibited from doing so. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in a civil forfeiture ranging from $200 to $5,000 per violation. The bill allows the department or any district attorney, after notifying the department, to initiate legal action in the state's name to enforce compliance. Additionally, they may seek temporary or permanent injunctions to prevent ongoing violations of this cash acceptance requirement.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Chanz J. Green (Republican-74th District), Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District), and Representative David Murphy (Republican-56th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District).
Jim Piwowarczyk has co-authored or authored another 62 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Piwowarczyk, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 98th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Adam Neylon.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB230 | 05/02/2025 | Requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| AB223 | 04/23/2025 | Residency requirements for persons circulating nomination papers or recall petitions |
| AB191 | 04/15/2025 | Requiring a subpoena to a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer served in official capacity to be served at the officer’s work address |
| AB165 | 04/08/2025 | Local guaranteed income programs |
| AB157 | 04/02/2025 | Prohibiting filing or recording contracts for services or materials that do not improve real estate and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| AB124 | 03/11/2025 | Prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty |
| AB60 | 02/24/2025 | Referendum questions for certain referenda that affect property taxes. (FE) |
| AB24 | 02/12/2025 | County sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE) |
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