103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
SB3259

 

Introduced 2/6/2024, by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
815 ILCS 505/2EEEE new

    Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that, except as otherwise provided under State law, the only fee that may be imposed on a transaction is a credit card surcharge fee. Provides that imposing a fee for the use of cash or debit card is a violation. Provides that a violation of the provision is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.


LRB103 37714 SPS 67841 b

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

SB3259LRB103 37714 SPS 67841 b

1    AN ACT concerning business.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business
5Practices Act is amended by adding Section 2EEEE as follows:
 
6    (815 ILCS 505/2EEEE new)
7    Sec. 2EEEE. Fee surcharge limits.
8    (a) As used in this Section, a "credit card surcharge fee"
9means an additional amount imposed at the time of sale or lease
10transaction by the merchant, seller, or lessor that increases
11the charge to the consumer for the privilege of using a credit
12or charge card.
13    (b) Except as otherwise provided under State law, the only
14fee that may be imposed on a transaction is a credit card
15surcharge fee.
16    (c) Imposing a fee for the use of cash or debit card is a
17violation of this Section.
18    (d) A violation of this Section is an unlawful practice
19within the meaning of the Act.