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IL HB4783

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rosemary Mulligan

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a 9-member Task Force on Consumer Protection for Cell Phone Users consisting of 4 General Assembly members (one appointed by each legislative leader), one Governor's representative, one Attorney General's representative, one consumer group representative, and two wireless industry representatives.

  • Task Force shall study cell phone customer issues including termination fees, billing problems, contract requirements, carrier switching service issues, unauthorized charges, and text messaging protections.

  • Requires Task Force to submit reports and legislative recommendations to the General Assembly by June 30, 2011 and annually thereafter.

  • Attorney General's office shall provide administrative and staff support to the Task Force.

  • Task Force is abolished and the statute repealed on July 1, 2015, with the act becoming effective July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

ATTY GEN-CELL PHONE TASK FORCE

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules3/15/2010
Consumer Protection2/9/2010
Rules1/12/2010

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