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IL HB3351

Bill

Status

Failed

12/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Michael Tryon

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act by adding Section 2QQQ governing magazine and periodical subscription sales.

  • Makes it unlawful for non-publishers to sell magazine or periodical subscriptions at a price higher than the subscription price set by the actual publisher, whether in-person or by electronic communication.

  • Makes it unlawful for non-publishers to include undisclosed supplemental cancellation fees in subscription contracts that consumers must pay if they cancel before the subscription expiration date.

  • Requires non-publishers to disclose any cancellation fees to consumers before establishing a contractual relationship for the subscription.

Legislative Description

CONSUMER FRAUD-MAGAZINE PRICE

Last Action

Session Sine Die

12/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/22/2013
Consumer Protection3/11/2013
Rules2/26/2013

Full Bill Text

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