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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act for a business to offer a consumer a different purchase price for the same product based solely on whether the consumer purchases the product at a physical location operated by the business or through a website or mobile application operated by the business, if the business maintains: (1) a physical location in the State where a consumer may purchase products; and (2) a website or mobile application that allows a consumer to purchase a product and pick up the product at a physical location. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed to prohibit a business from offering a coupon, discount, promotion, or sale for a product if the discounted price is offered on equal terms to a consumer who purchases the product at a physical location operated by the business and to a consumer who purchases the product through a website or mobile application operated by the business.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, which is a law designed to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices. Specifically, it makes it illegal for businesses to charge different prices for the same product depending on whether a customer buys it in a physical store or online for pickup, provided the business has both a physical store in the state and a website or app that allows for online purchase and in-store pickup. However, the bill clarifies that businesses can still offer coupons, discounts, or sales as long as these promotions are available equally to both in-store and online customers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary (on 02/10/2026)
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