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IL HB4377

Bill

Status

Passed

8/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rita Mayfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 15-day or 500-mile implied warranty of merchantability (whichever comes first) for used motor vehicles sold by licensed dealers or public auctions, effective after the bill's enactment date.

  • Warranty covers power train components including engine, transmission, drive shaft, rear axle, and related internal parts; excludes vehicles with over 150,000 miles or rebuilt/flood-branded titles.

  • Consumers must pay up to $100 for each of the first 2 repairs needed to comply with warranty; seller must be given reasonable notice within 2 business days after warranty period ends and opportunity to repair before other remedies apply.

  • Sellers' maximum liability is limited to the purchase price of the vehicle, refunded upon return of the vehicle.

  • Requires sales agreements to include a conspicuous 10-point boldface disclosure statement explaining the warranty terms; consumers may waive warranty only for specific disclosed defects with written acknowledgment.

Legislative Description

CONSUMER FRAUD-USED VEHICLES

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0768

8/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/3/2016
Assignments4/20/2016
Consumer Protection3/23/2016
Rules1/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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