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IL HB2094

Bill

Status

Passed

7/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Sanalitro

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sending mortgage marketing materials that falsely claim connection to a consumer's mortgage company, indicate problems with the mortgage, or reference mortgage information unless the sender is employed by or affiliated with the consumer's actual mortgage company

  • Requires unaffiliated mortgage companies' marketing materials to avoid urgent language such as "urgent," "action required," "materials inspected," "time sensitive," or "important account information enclosed"

  • Mandates that soliciting mortgage company names be prominently displayed in the body text, at the letter/message header in larger font, and on envelopes, while prohibiting the consumer's actual mortgage company name from appearing on envelopes, envelope windows, or email subject lines

  • Requires clear disclosure that the consumer's mortgage company had no part in providing the homeowner's mortgage information to the solicitor and that the communication is a solicitation, not from an affiliated entity

  • Classifies violations as unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act

Legislative Description

CONSUMER-MORTGAGE MARKETING

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0292

7/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions4/12/2023
Assignments3/24/2023
Consumer Protection2/28/2023
Rules2/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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