Bill > SB2737

This bill amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act by adding a new requirement for grocery stores regarding digital and paper coupons. Specifically, the bill mandates that if a grocery store offers a digital coupon (a coupon that can be accessed and redeemed electronically, typically through a smartphone app or website), they must simultaneously provide a corresponding paper coupon with the same monetary value. These paper coupons must be easily accessible at the store's service desk and may also be placed in other convenient locations throughout the store. If a grocery store fails to provide these equivalent paper coupons, they will be considered to have committed an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, which could potentially subject them to legal penalties or regulatory action. The purpose of this bill appears to be ensuring that consumers who may not have digital access or prefer traditional paper coupons are not disadvantaged by the increasing digitization of coupon offerings.

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2737&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104