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IL HB1087

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Holbrook

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Home Repair and Remodeling Act to allow the "Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights" pamphlet to be printed on the back of the home repair contract instead of requiring it as a separate document.

  • Requires the pamphlet to be printed in at least 12 point type and in legible ink regardless of whether it is separate or printed on the contract.

  • Maintains existing requirements that contractors provide the pamphlet to customers for contracts over $1,000 with a signed acknowledgment form, and for contracts of $1,000 or under without requiring written acknowledgment.

  • Includes consumer protection information covering fraud warning signs, contract requirements, basic contract terms, and contact information for reporting fraud to state authorities.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

HOME REPAIR-CONSUMER RIGHTS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/17/2011
Consumer Protection2/8/2011
Rules2/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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