HB2957 - 104th General Assembly

VEHICLE CD-DECEPTIVE PRACTICES
Last Action
2/06/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/18c-1701from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-1701
625 ILCS 5/18c-1704from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-1704
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Commercial Transportation Law. In provisions concerning penalties, provides that an officer, employee, or agent shall not be held liable unless the officer, employee, or agent has personally profited from the violation. Provides that the first violation for acting as a broker of household goods shall constitute a Class 4 felony, and each subsequent violation shall constitute a Class 3 felony. Grants the Commission authority to assess a civil penalty not greater than $25,000 nor less than $1,000 per violation where the violation consists of acting as a broker of household goods. Prohibits the Commission from accepting reasonable monetary settlement, suspension or revocation of a license or registration, or any other reasonable terms stipulated between the respondent and staff where the violation consists of acting as a broker of household goods. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that any person who violates the provisions of the Illinois Commercial Transportation Law that make it unlawful for any person to act as a broker of household goods commits an unlawful practice and engages in an unfair competition within the meaning of the Act.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
2/06/2025 House First Reading
2/06/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee