HB1091 Summary

• Requires high-volume third-party sellers on online marketplaces (those with 200+ sales and $5,000+ revenue in 12 months) to provide verified bank account, contact information, tax ID, and phone/email to the marketplace within 10 days of qualifying.

• Mandates online marketplaces display seller identity information conspicuously to consumers for sellers earning $20,000+ annually, including full name, physical address, and contact information, with limited disclosure options for residential addresses.

• Creates new crime of "organized retail crime" as a Class 2 or 3 felony for individuals committing retail theft in concert with others, or for managers/organizers directing theft rings; grants retail establishments victim rights including court notification and advocate presence.

• Establishes Organized Retail Crime Enforcement Fund to award grants to State's Attorneys and law enforcement for investigating and prosecuting organized retail theft violations.

• Authorizes Statewide Grand Jury to investigate and prosecute organized retail crime violations across multiple counties, and adds new reporting requirements for law enforcement regarding retail theft incidents.