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IL HB4447
Bill
Status
Passed
8/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Cabello
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Motor Vehicle Dealer Protection Act to regulate use of motor vehicle dealer identities and intellectual property
- Prohibits any person from using a motor vehicle dealer's name, image, likeness, registered trademark, or intellectual property without first obtaining written permission
- Allows motor vehicle dealers to sue in circuit court for violations, recovering actual damages or $5,000 whichever is greater
- Permits courts to award punitive damages and other equitable relief at their discretion for unauthorized use violations
- Defines "motor vehicle dealer" as any person engaged in selling new or used vehicles to consumers or end users in the ordinary course of business
Legislative Description
INFO PROTECTION-REGISTRATION
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0817
8/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules5/17/2024
Judiciary5/14/2024
Assignments5/7/2024
Judiciary5/7/2024
Assignments4/30/2024
Judiciary - Civil4/18/2024
Rules4/17/2024
Consumer Protection4/2/2024
Rules3/22/2024
Consumer Protection3/21/2024
Rules3/20/2024
Consumer Protection3/20/2024
Rules3/14/2024
Consumer Protection2/14/2024
Rules1/16/2024
Full Bill Text
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