‘Junk Fee’ Ban Heads to Governor, Among 40 Bills Passed by Illinois Senate

Gov. Pritzker's Statement on the Passage of Junk Fee Ban Legislation

SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement following the passage of legislation that will ban junks fees (HB228), a legislative initiative laid out in the Governor's 2026 State of the State Address:“Illinois consumers have been nickel-and-dimed out of thousands of dollars per year by unnecessary and deceptive junk fees. I am proud that the Illinois General Assembly has passed the Junk Fee Ban Act to put money back in the…

'Junk fee' ban heads to Pritzker

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‘Junk fee’ ban heads to governor, among 40 bills passed by Illinois Senate

The Illinois Senate passed 40 bills this week, including several that will head to the governor for his potential signature.

‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker's desk as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control

Article Summary The Illinois Senate passed 40 bills on Wednesday, including several that will head to the governor for a potential signature. A bill heading to the House would allow minors to consent to receiving birth control without parental consent. The governor says he will sign a measure to ban “junk fees,” or unlisted charges tacked onto the total of cost of ticketed events, hotels, tech and other goods and services. Other bills would req…

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to Sign 'Junk Fees' Bill That Exempts Broadband ISPs, Cable TV, and Satellite TV

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