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IL HB5161
Bill
Status
2/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Natalie Manley
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AI Summary
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Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to add new Section 2WWW addressing medical alert services
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Defines "medical alert system operator" as a person operating a service that enables consumers to obtain emergency assistance by activating a device under a contract requiring periodic payments
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Prohibits medical alert system operators from imposing or seeking to impose liability for the unexpired contract term upon any person other than the original contract party when the consumer dies
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Makes violation of this provision an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
CON FRAUD-MED ALERT DEVICE
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
6/23/2020