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SB1671 - 104th General Assembly
LIABILITY-ONLINE SELLERS
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
735 ILCS 5/2-621from Ch. 110, par. 2-621
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in any product liability action based on any theory or doctrine commenced or maintained against a defendant or defendants other than the manufacturer, if the product was manufactured outside the United States and is offered for sale by a seller through an online marketplace, then the seller, the online marketplace, and the high-volume third-party seller are jointly and severally liable with the manufacturer for any harm caused by the product. Defines "seller", "online marketplace", and "high-volume third-party seller" to have the same meaning as used in the Illinois Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act. Applies to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date of the Act.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt |
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 3/18/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura |
| 3/18/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa |
| 3/20/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen |