Illinois

Junk Fee Ban Bill Headed to Gov. Pritzker’s Desk for Signature

The bill will ban hidden fees and surcharges, increasing price transparency.

Abby Larkin

May 26, 2026 — 1 min read

Photo of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) speaking at the National Action Network Convention in New York on April 9, 2026, by Angelina Katsanis/AP.

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2026 – Illinois lawmakers passed the Junk Fee Ban Act on Thursday to increase price transparency by banning hidden fees and surcharges. The bill is now headed to Gov. JB Pritzker’s (D) desk for his signature.

Junk fees are hidden fees that are tacked on by companies when purchasing a product or service. These are often add-ons that lack clear disclosure and can impact the total cost. The Illinois law is designed to get rid of these fees.

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