SB3259 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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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.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning business.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act is amended by adding Section 2EEEE as follows:

(815 ILCS 505/2EEEE new)

Sec. 2EEEE. Fee surcharge limits.

(a) As used in this Section, a "credit card surcharge fee" means an additional amount imposed at the time of sale or lease transaction by the merchant, seller, or lessor that increases the charge to the consumer for the privilege of using a credit or charge card.

(b) Except as otherwise provided under State law, the only fee that may be imposed on a transaction is a credit card surcharge fee.

(c) Imposing a fee for the use of cash or debit card is a violation of this Section.

(d) A violation of this Section is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.