HB984Introduced in the House of Delegates
Virginia Consumer Protection Act; cash payments, discrimination prohibited, penalty.
Introduced by Thomas Garrett, District 56
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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 certain exceptions to such prohibition and provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Where it stands
Left in Labor and Commerce
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) · February 5, 2026
5
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Chris Runion | 35 | No |
| Jason Ballard | 42 | No |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | 80 | Yes |
| Kelly Convirs-Fowler | 96 | Yes |
| Michael Feggans | 97 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104230D
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB984)
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
Left in Labor and Commerce
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