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IL SB2822

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Stadelman

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make it unlawful for sellers to use terms like "buy" or "purchase" for digital goods unless specific disclosures are provided about license restrictions and revocation conditions.

  • Requires sellers to either provide a complete list of license restrictions with affirmative consumer acknowledgment, or display a clear and conspicuous statement that the "purchase" is actually a license with a link to full terms.

  • Mandates sellers notify consumers and offer prorated refunds or alternative access if license terms change in ways that materially affect access to the digital good after purchase.

  • Covers digital audiovisual works, digital audio works, digital books, digital codes, and digital applications or games delivered or accessed electronically.

  • Exempts subscription services, free digital goods, permanently downloadable content, blockchain-based assets like NFTs, and content from public libraries, educational institutions, or open-source platforms.

Legislative Description

DIGITAL PURCHASE DISCLOSURES

Last Action

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2026
Assignments3/6/2026
Judiciary2/3/2026
Assignments1/13/2026

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