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IL SB0066

Bill

Status

Passed

8/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ira Silverstein

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Resale Dealers Act to include wireless communications devices and businesses buying or selling used wireless devices within the definition of "resale dealer"

  • Defines "wireless communications device" as hand-held cellular phones or mobile devices with smart phone operating systems, advanced computing capability, voice communications via commercial mobile radio service, and long-term evolution network capability

  • Excludes from resale dealer requirements wireless telephone service providers, manufacturers, or retailers with 25+ locations in Illinois who acquire devices for recycling, refurbishment, trade-in programs, or repair programs

  • Adds new definitions for "trade-in program," "repair and refurbishment program," and "wireless telephone service provider" to clarify which entities are exempt from resale dealer regulations

  • Establishes that appropriate law enforcement officials (county sheriffs or municipal police chiefs) oversee regulation of resale dealers in their jurisdictions

Legislative Description

SMART PHONE ANTI-THEFT

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0327

8/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection5/4/2015
Rules4/22/2015
Energy and Public Utilities1/28/2015
Assignments1/15/2015

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