Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 3752 — CHECK CASHERS REGISTRATION

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 97th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Repeals the Check Cashing Act and creates the Check Cashers Act. Contains a statement of purpose. Defines "merchant" as a person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation primarily engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property at retail, and defines other terms. Provides that a merchant may engage in the check cashing business for a fee only if it is incidental to the merchant's main business. Contains provisions concerning applicability, permitted fees, proceeds, deposits, reporting requirements, forged checks, records, enforcement and remedies, judicial review, and waivers. Provides that the Department may make and enforce such reasonable rules, regulations, directions, orders, decisions, and findings as the execution and enforcement of the Act require. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that any person who knowingly violates the Check Cashers Act commits an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Makes conforming changes in the Payday Loan Reform Act. Contains a severability provision. Effective 180 days after becoming law.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 26, 2012

  7. Do Pass as Amended Financial Institutions; 008-004-000

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Financial Institutions

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  11. Postponed - Financial Institutions

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Emil Jones, III

  14. Assigned to Financial Institutions

  15. Referred to Assignments

  16. First Reading

  17. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Emil Jones, III

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3752 do?
Repeals the Check Cashing Act and creates the Check Cashers Act. Contains a statement of purpose. Defines "merchant" as a person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation primarily engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property at retail, and defines other terms. Provides that a merchant may engage in the check cashing business for a fee only if it is incidental to the merchant's main business. Contains provisions concerning applicability, permitted fees, proceeds, deposits, reporting requirements, forged checks, records, enforcement and remedies, judicial review, and waivers. Provides that the Department may make and enforce such reasonable rules, regulations, directions, orders, decisions, and findings as the execution and enforcement of the Act require. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that any person who knowingly violates the Check Cashers Act commits an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Makes conforming changes in the Payday Loan Reform Act. Contains a severability provision. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
Who sponsors SB 3752?
SB 3752 is sponsored by Emil Jones, III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3752?
This bill died with 97th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 3752?
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