Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 6969 — GIFT CERTIFICATE ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Gift Certificate Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2005, it shall be unlawful for any person or entity to sell a gift certificate containing an expiration date or a service fee for dormancy, except as specified in the Act. Provides that any gift certificate sold shall be redeemable in cash for its cash value or subject to replacement with a new gift certificate. Makes a gift certificate without an expiration date valid until redeemed or replaced. Exempts prepaid calling cards from the provisions of the Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

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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 HB 6969 do?
Creates the Gift Certificate Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2005, it shall be unlawful for any person or entity to sell a gift certificate containing an expiration date or a service fee for dormancy, except as specified in the Act. Provides that any gift certificate sold shall be redeemable in cash for its cash value or subject to replacement with a new gift certificate. Makes a gift certificate without an expiration date valid until redeemed or replaced. Exempts prepaid calling cards from the provisions of the Act.
Who sponsors HB 6969?
HB 6969 is sponsored by Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 6969?
This bill died with 93rd 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 HB 6969?
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