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Bill Status of HB4277 93rd General Assembly

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Short Description: CONSUMER FRAUD-DISCOUNT CARDS

House Sponsors
Rep. Jack D. Franks

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2005	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

815 ILCS 505/2QQ new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that, if a grocery store offers a reduced price on an item to consumers who present discount cards, it must also offer the same reduced price on that item to a consumer who does not present a discount card but pays for the item with a Link Card or other access device issued by a government agency to recipients of food stamp benefits or other assistance. Provides that a violation is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/30/2004	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks
1/30/2004	House	First Reading
1/30/2004	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/11/2005	House	Session Sine Die

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