Illinois House Approves Ban on Junk Fees and Advances Abortion Fund Proposal
The Illinois House has passed legislation aimed at banning 'junk fees' that are often added to the cost of ticketed events, hotel rooms, and other services. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Morgan, the bill amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to require businesses to display all mandatory fees upfront. This move is intended to ensure transparency for consumers, who reportedly lose an average of $3,000 annually to such fees. The bill passed with a 77-18 vote and now moves to the Senate. Additionally, the House approved a bill to create a grant fund for abortion care for uninsured and underinsured individuals. This initiative, part of Governor JB Pritzker's agenda, seeks to utilize provisions of the Affordable Care Act to fund abortion services beyond cases of rape, incest, and life-threatening situations. The abortion fund bill passed along party lines with a 69-36 vote. 
