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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 3259         </title>
<shortdesc>CONSUMER FRAUD-SURCHARGE FEE</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Patrick J. Joyce</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/7/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>815 ILCS 505/2EEEE new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>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.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/6/2024</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce</action>
<statusdate>2/6/2024</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/6/2024</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>1/7/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</actions>
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