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Holmes releases statement on her retirement from the Illinois State Senate

AURORA — State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) released the following statement announcing her retirement from the Illinois State Senate:

“Representing my community has been the honor of a lifetime. I am proud of the work we accomplished together—from advancing protections for pets and expanding access to health care, to supporting small businesses, protecting local control, strengthening Illinois’ unemployment system during the pandemic, and being the chief sponsor of Medical Aid in Dying legislation to give terminally ill patients greater dignity and choice.

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Hastings' new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois consumers have seen that a rapid expansion of Buy-Now-Pay-Later loan services may seem convenient at first, but they can carry hidden costs, unexpected fees and financial risks that often go unnoticed until it is too late. In response, State Senator Michael E. Hastings passed a law enforcing stronger oversight of these predatory programs.

“This industry has grown so fast over such a short period of time,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “We are now to a point where Buy-Now-Pay-Later programs are operating like it’s the Wild West.”

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Aquino law bans 'junk' fees in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD — Following years of advocacy, State Senator Omar Aquino’s initiative to ban junk fees in Illinois was signed into law to protect consumers and increase transparency.

“Our state is facing unprecedented challenges due to devastating cuts from the federal spending plan under H.R. 1,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “Banning junk fees is part of a broader effort to alleviate some of the financial pressure on Illinois families while our state continues to confront a national affordability crisis.”

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Stadelman laws strengthen ticket buyer protections

SPRINGFIELD — Two measures championed by State Senator Steve Stadelman to protect consumers and promote a fairer, more transparent ticket resale marketplace were signed into law, banning the practice of speculative ticket sales in Illinois and helping ensure fairer access to event tickets by cracking down on automated bots and deceptive online resale practices.

“When consumers purchase a ticket, they should have confidence that the seller actually possesses it and can deliver it,” said Stadelman (D-Rockford). “House Bill 4984 protects fans from deceptive practices, promotes transparency in the resale marketplace and helps ensure Illinois consumers are treated fairly.”

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