# Illinois HB0045: CONSUMER FRAUD-GROCERY COUPONS Illinois HB0045, CONSUMER FRAUD-GROCERY COUPONS, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by no sponsor on record; status signed, last action 2026-06-26 (Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0476); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB0045-2025-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Illinois HB0045 - State: Illinois - Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) - Title: CONSUMER FRAUD-GROCERY COUPONS - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2024-12-11 - Last action: 2026-06-26, Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0476 - Sponsors: no sponsor on record - Cosponsors: 46 - Subjects: consumer protection, assignments - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 5 (182 yes, 3 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 3 ## Summary Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a grocery store that offers a digital coupon to consumers shall make available a corresponding paper coupon of equal value. Provides that the paper coupons shall be easily accessible at the service desk and may also be placed in other locations around the store. Provides that a grocery store that violates the requirement commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Shoppers get in-store digital discounts: benefit, low. Stores covered by the law must honor an in-store digital promotion when an eligible shopper meets its terms. The law covers stores where at least 55% of gross sales come from nonprescription medicines and food or drinks for off-site use, if they operate an app for promotions. Stores can choose how… - Stores get 15 days to fix violations: mixed, low. A person can ask a court to order compliance with the Act, and the winning party may recover reasonable legal fees and costs. A violation is a business offense, with a fine of up to $25 per violation and a limit of $500 per person or store each year. Before a fine, the store must receive written no… - Limits on rules for store promotions: mixed, low. The law generally bars enforcement actions that impose rules, penalties, or fines on stores about prices, discounts, or digital promotions. It also limits rules that restrict stores from offering discounts or incentives with consumer goods. The limits do not override this Act or other federal or Il… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Cosponsor: Aarón M. Ortíz (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Camille Y. Lilly (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Carol Ammons (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Celina Villanueva (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Christopher Belt (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Dagmara Avelar (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Daniel Didech (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: David Koehler (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Doris Turner (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Emil Jones, III (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Janet Yang Rohr (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Joyce Mason (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Julie A. Morrison (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Karina Villa (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Lakesia Collins (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Laura Ellman (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Laura Faver Dias (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Laura Fine (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Laura M. Murphy (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Linda Holmes (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Martha Deuter (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Mary Gill (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Matt Hanson (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Mattie Hunter (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Maura Hirschauer (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Meg Loughran Cappel (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Michael Crawford (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Michael W. Halpin (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Michelle Mussman (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Mike Porfirio (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Natalie A. Manley (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Nicolle Grasse (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Norma Hernandez (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Patrick J. Joyce (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Paul Faraci (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Rachel Ventura (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Robyn Gabel (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Sara Feigenholtz (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Steve Stadelman (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Willie Preston (Democratic), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-20 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; | pass | 56 | 0 | | | 2026-05-14 | Senate | Do Pass Consumer Protection; | pass | 6 | 0 | | | 2026-04-09 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed | pass | 105 | 0 | | | 2026-03-24 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Consumer Protection Committee; | pass | 9 | 0 | | | 2026-03-18 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; | pass | 6 | 3 | | ## Actions (77) - 2026-06-26: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0476 (House) - 2026-06-26: Effective Date January 1, 2027 (House) - 2026-06-26: Governor Approved (House) - 2026-06-18: Sent to the Governor (House) - 2026-06-01: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter (Senate) - 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman (Senate) - 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler (Senate) - 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (Senate) - 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine (Senate) - 2026-05-22: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III (Senate) - 2026-05-21: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita (House) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt (Senate) - 2026-05-20: Passed Both Houses (House) - 2026-05-20: Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 (Senate) - 2026-05-18: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2026 (Senate) - 2026-05-18: Second Reading (Senate) - 2026-05-14: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 18, 2026 (Senate) - 2026-05-14: Do Pass Consumer Protection; 006-000-000 (Senate) - 2026-05-13: Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner (Senate) - 2026-05-13: Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston (Senate) - 2026-05-12: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (Senate) - 2026-05-08: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 (Senate) - 2026-04-22: Assigned to Consumer Protection (Senate) - 2026-04-13: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter (House) - 2026-04-13: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz (House) - 2026-04-10: Referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2026-04-10: First Reading (Senate) - 2026-04-10: Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman (Senate) - 2026-04-10: Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading (Senate) - 2026-04-10: Arrive in Senate (Senate) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill (House) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason (House) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer (House) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar (House) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson (House) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford (House) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel (House) - 2026-04-09: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000 (House) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons (House) - 2026-04-08: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate (House) - 2026-04-08: Second Reading - Short Debate (House) - 2026-04-08: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted (House) - 2026-04-07: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch (House) - 2026-04-01: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse (House) - 2026-03-24: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Consumer Protection Committee; 009-000-000 (House) - 2026-03-23: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman (House) - 2026-03-23: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (House) - 2026-03-20: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee (House) - 2026-03-20: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley (House) - 2026-03-19: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee (House) - 2026-03-19: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (House) - 2026-03-19: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (House) - 2026-03-18: Do Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 006-003-000 (House) - 2026-03-06: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias (House) - 2026-02-19: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (House) - 2026-02-17: Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee (House) - 2025-10-29: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech (House) - 2025-03-21: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House) - 2025-02-13: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez (House) - 2025-02-04: Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee (House) - 2025-01-09: Referred to Rules Committee (House) - 2025-01-09: First Reading (House) - 2024-12-11: Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (House) ## Bill text - Engrossed: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0045eng.pdf) - Enrolled: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0045enr.pdf) - House Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0045ham001.pdf) - Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0045.pdf) ## Related bills - HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house) - SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate) - HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee) - HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee) - SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate) - SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed) ## Sources - [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0045eng.pdf) - [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0045enr.pdf) - [House Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0045ham001.pdf) - [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0045.pdf) ## Related - [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026) - [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026) - [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026) - [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026) - [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026) - [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026) - [Illinois bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/illinois/bills) - [Illinois state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/illinois) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB0045-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).