Illinois · Senate Bill 1979 · 103rd General Assembly
CONSUMER FRAUD-NO CASH PAYMNTS
SB 1979Sponsored by
Omar AquinoPassed one chamber, then died
IntroducedFeb 9, 2023
In committeeFeb 9, 2023
Passed the SenateMar 30, 2023
Died
To the governor
Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that any person engaged in the business of selling or offering to sell goods or services at retail to the public with an individual accepting in-person payments at a physical location shall not: (1) refuse to accept cash as a form of payment for sales of less than $2,000 made at the physical location; (2) post a sign on the premises stating…
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Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that any person engaged in the business of selling or offering to sell goods or services at retail to the public with an individual accepting in-person payments at a physical location shall not: (1) refuse to accept cash as a form of payment for sales of less than $2,000 made at the physical location; (2) post a sign on the premises stating that cash payment is not accepted; or (3) charge a higher price to customers paying with cash compared to the price charged to customers not paying with cash. Provides for specified exceptions. Provides that any person who violates the provisions commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act. Effective January 1, 2024.
Every action
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SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
