You’ve probably noticed an increasing number of businesses across the Tampa Bay area no longer accepting cash. That includes popular spots like Busch Gardens, Tropicana Field and Amelie Arena. Now, there could be a bipartisan push in the next legislative session to force many businesses to accept cash. From public transit to toll roads, sports venues, restaurants and recreation spots, more places now only accept plastic or electronic payments through smartphone apps and watches. “If someone owes you $10 and they come in with a $10 bill, by God, you should take it,” said State Rep. Joel Rudman, R-Santa Rosa. Rudman is one of two lawmakers introducing a bill in the upcoming legislative session that would make it illegal for most businesses to refuse cash. The idea has bipartisan support; Democratic State Sen. Shervin Jones of Miami-Dade County introduced companion legislation. Some are concerned that poor people who can't get credit cards or older people who prefer to use cash are being treated unfairly. Others are concerned about privacy issues, such as the government tracking non-cash transactions or even controlling them. “We are going to cut out significant segments of our society if we follow such policy. It's foolish,” Rudman said. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/money/consumer/florida-bill-cash-payment-mandatory-businesses/67-ee719d66-54f7-4d4e-bac0-ebc6a8e4eb0e ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay