Wyoming proposal would require government bodies to accept cash

Government bodies would have to accept U.S. coins and paper money for covered in-person payments. The requirement would cover Wyoming state and local government bodies, including public schools, public colleges and universities, and special districts. Existing payment contracts and obligations would remain protected. Government bodies could choose which other payment methods to accept. The proposal set July 1, 2026, as its effective date, but it failed introduction.

Government bodies could not charge an extra fee solely because someone paid cash. The restriction would cover Wyoming state and local government bodies, including public schools, public colleges and universities, and special districts. Fees otherwise allowed by law could still apply regardless of payment method. Existing payment contracts and obligations would remain protected. The proposal set July 1, 2026, as its effective date, but it failed introduction.