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IL HB2435
Bill
Status
4/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Crawford
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AI Summary
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Prohibits telephone solicitations in Illinois using automatic telephone dialing systems unless the recipient has expressly consented or has an existing business relationship with the caller
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Expands the definition of "telephone solicitation" to include any voice communication (not just live operators) for soliciting sales, services, property, or wrongfully obtaining anything of value
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Defines "existing business relationship" as requiring a purchase, contract, or service agreement within the preceding 12 months, a current subscription/account/membership, or an inquiry within 12 months
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Exempts calls from government entities, 501(c) nonprofits, licensed health care providers, public utilities, and emergency services from the automatic dialer restrictions
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Allows individuals to sue for $500 per violation of the automatic dialer prohibition, plus costs and attorney's fees, as an alternative to federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act damages
Legislative Description
TELE SOLICITATION-AUTO DIALER
Last Action
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
6/4/2025