In one paragraph
Illinois's SB 3657 (104th General Assembly) would amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act in two ways. Grocery stores offering digital coupons would have to provide a paper copy of equal value on request. A person also could not use surveillance-based price setting, or surveillance data in an automated decision system, to set individualized prices. Re-referred to Assignments March 27, 2026.
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What it means for business
Not law. If enacted, grocery stores would need paper coupons on request, and businesses could not use surveillance data in automated systems to set individualized prices.
Key provisions
- Grocery stores offering a digital coupon would have to make a corresponding paper copy of equal value available on request, easily accessible at the service desk (new Section 2MMMM)
- Digital discount prices would have to be clearly shown where goods are displayed or on each item
- A person could not use surveillance-based price setting or surveillance data in an automated decision system to inform the individualized price charged to a consumer (new Section 2NNNN)
- A violation of either provision would be an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act
- Assigned to Senate Executive March 4, 2026; re-referred to Assignments March 27, 2026
Latest legislative action
Mar 27, 2026. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dan McConchie | Primary |
| Linda Holmes D | Primary |
| Matt Murphy | Primary |
| Melinda Bush | Primary |
| Robert F. Martwick | Primary |
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