Illinois Passes Bill Targeting Junk Fees for Illinois Residents

Illinois passes bill targeting junk fees for Illinois residents

A new Illinois law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker aims to reduce junk fees for consumers across the state. Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield), who sponsored the bill, joins ChicagoLIVE with the details.

Illinois junk fee ban reaches Gov. Pritzker after sponsors say hidden charges cost families $3,200

Illinois may soon require businesses to be much more upfront about what shoppers are actually paying. State lawmakers have sent Gov. JB Pritzker a proposal that would require advertised prices to include unavoidable charges. Supporters argue the change could spare households thousands of dollars a year in unexpected add-ons. What happened? According to WAND, Illinois lawmakers have approved a measure called the Junk Fee Ban Act and sent it to Go…

Illinois lawmakers crack down on junk fees, bots in online ticket sales | Illinois State Bar Association

Illinois lawmakers crack down on junk fees, bots in online ticket salesGov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Thursday requiring businesses to disclose all the fees that will be tacked on to sales before customers get to the checkout stage. Source: Chicago Sun

Aquino law bans ‘junk’ fees in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Following years of advocacy, State Senator Omar Aquino’s initiative to ban junk fees in Illinois was signed into law to protect consumers and increase transparency.“Our state is facing unprecedented...