House Bill No. by Representative Bayham aims to require state-owned stadium facilities to accept cash as a payment option for certain in-person transactions. The bill defines "public facility" to include stadiums owned by the state, such as the Louisiana Superdome and Tiger Stadium. It mandates that if a public facility accepts other forms of payment for a transaction, it must also accept cash, provided the customer is physically present. To facilitate cash transactions, facilities may offer cash-to-card kiosks, allowing customers to convert cash into a debit card for use in completing their purchases. Additionally, the bill prohibits any fees or conditions on the acceptance of cash.

The legislation outlines specific exceptions where cash acceptance is not required, including transactions suspected of involving counterfeit cash, the use of cash denominations larger than $20, and parking-related transactions. The provisions of the bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, with the requirement for cash acceptance applying to transactions initiated on or after July 1, 2027.