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IL HB0977

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

12/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Wheeler

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act by adding Section 2QQQ to prohibit credit card surcharges.

  • Prohibits any person from imposing a surcharge on consumers who elect to pay by credit card instead of cash, check, or similar payment methods.

  • Classifies violations of the surcharge prohibition as unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

PROHIBIT CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE

Last Action

Session Sine Die

12/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/22/2013
Consumer Protection2/13/2013
Rules1/29/2013

Full Bill Text

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