The Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends section 28-5404 of the District of Columbia Official Code to permit retail establishments with a valid on-premises Class C or Class D retailer license, as well as certain restaurants, to refuse cash payments. The bill stipulates that these establishments must provide written and conspicuous notice to the public, displayed on the door or menu, indicating that cash is not accepted. This provision applies specifically to retail establishments and restaurants that operate 24 hours a day or are open until 3:00 am at least two days a week.

The amendments include the deletion of certain phrases in existing paragraphs and the addition of a new paragraph that outlines the conditions under which cash payments can be refused. The act is set to take effect on October 18, 2025, following approval by the Mayor or a potential override of a veto by the Council, and it will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days as per the emergency act provisions.