Louisiana House Committee Advances Bill for Stadium Cash Payments

Legislation would require public venues to accept cash or provide cash-to-card kiosks.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:03pm

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A dimly lit, cinematic painting of a lone ticket booth at a large sports stadium, with warm sunlight streaming in through the windows and deep shadows casting across the scene, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation about the role of cash in modern public spaces.The proposed legislation aims to preserve cash payment options at major public venues, ensuring accessibility for all Louisianans.Baton Rouge Today

A Louisiana House Committee has approved a bill that would mandate public stadiums, including LSU's Tiger Stadium, the Smoothie King Center, and the Caesars Superdome, to accept cash payments or provide cash-to-card kiosks for customers. The legislation, introduced by State Representative Mike Bayham, now moves to the full House for consideration.

Why it matters

This bill aims to address concerns that the increasing move towards cashless transactions at public venues can exclude certain populations, such as the unbanked or underbanked, who rely more on cash payments. Proponents argue that ensuring access to cash payments is an important consumer protection issue.

The details

House Bill 308 would require all public stadiums in Louisiana to accept cash as a form of payment. If a stadium chooses not to accept cash, it would need to provide a cash-to-card kiosk that allows customers to convert their cash into a debit card for use at the venue.

  • The Louisiana House Committee approved the bill on March 30, 2026.
  • The legislation now moves to the full House for further consideration.

The players

Mike Bayham

A Louisiana state representative who introduced House Bill 308.

LSU Tiger Stadium

A public stadium that would be affected by the proposed legislation.

Smoothie King Center

A public stadium that would be affected by the proposed legislation.

Caesars Superdome

A public stadium that would be affected by the proposed legislation.

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What’s next

The bill will now move to the full Louisiana House for further consideration and a potential vote.

The takeaway

This legislation highlights the ongoing debate around the shift towards cashless payments and the need to ensure accessibility for all consumers, particularly those who rely more heavily on cash transactions.