HB0045Introduced in the House
CONSUMER FRAUD-GROCERY COUPONS
Introduced by Janet Yang Rohr, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Sale Price Ad Act. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment that owns and operates a mobile or computer application through which the retail mercantile establishment advertises, offers, delivers, or redeems digital promotions available in the retail mercantile establishment shall ensure that the benefits of a digital promotion are provided to any eligible consumer who meets the stated terms and conditions of the digital promotion. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment may establish any redemption mechanism that allows an eligible consumer a practical means of receiving the digital promotion in the ordinary course of a transaction. Provides that a person may bring an action for injunctive relief to obtain compliance with the Act. Provides for the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Provides that no fine shall be imposed on a person or a retail mercantile establishment for a violation of the Act unless the person or retail mercantile establishment is afforded 15 days after receipt of a notice to cure the violation. Defines "digital promotion".
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0476
June 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 20, 2026
56
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Do Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 006-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Consumer Protection Committee; 009-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Assigned to Consumer Protection
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Do Pass Consumer Protection; 006-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 18, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0476
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