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IL HB4785

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2010

Primary Sponsor

Sandy Cole

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to require wireless telecommunications carriers to include specific information on monthly bills sent to consumers.

  • Carriers must state on each monthly bill the date on which the consumer's service contract ends.

  • Carriers must disclose the amount of any early termination fee that would be charged if the consumer cancels service before the contract expiration date.

  • Violations of these disclosure requirements constitute unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

CONSUMER FRAUD-CELL PHONE BILL

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

Full Bill Text

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