Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB2014      — GIFT CARD SCAM PREVENTION

Last action — Referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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Summary

Creates the Gift Card Scam Prevention Act. Provides that a merchant shall not knowingly sell an open-loop gift card to a consumer unless the merchant satisfies specified requirements. Provides that a third-party gift card reseller that buys or sells an open-loop gift card as part of a transaction occurring in the State shall record and maintain a copy of specified information. Provides for enforcement of the Act by the Attorney General. Effective January 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2014      do?
Creates the Gift Card Scam Prevention Act. Provides that a merchant shall not knowingly sell an open-loop gift card to a consumer unless the merchant satisfies specified requirements. Provides that a third-party gift card reseller that buys or sells an open-loop gift card as part of a transaction occurring in the State shall record and maintain a copy of specified information. Provides for enforcement of the Act by the Attorney General. Effective January 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB2014     ?
SB2014      is sponsored by Steve Stadelman (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2014     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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