Illinois Lawmakers Advance Bill to Help Consumers Get Cash Back on Returns – WCIA (Champaign)

Illinois lawmakers advance bill to help consumers get cash back on returns – WCIA (Champaign)

State Sen. Rachel Ventura said House Bill 4044 would prohibit retailers from requiring that people accept store credit instead of a refund on unopened or unused products.

Ventura advances measure requiring retailers to provide cash or credit refunds for eligible returns

SPRINGFIELD — Continuing her work to protect consumers, State Senator Rachel Ventura is leading a measure that would prevent retailers from requiring consumers to accept store credit instead of a refund. “Illinois consumers shouldn’t be forced into store credit when they return an unused product,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “If a retailer accepts a return, customers deserve the option to receive their money back. This measure protects working fami…