SB0924 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2017 and 2018
SB0924

Introduced 2/7/2017, by Sen. Melinda Bush

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

815 ILCS 505/2TTT new

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that no seller may discriminate, with respect to the price charged for services of similar or like kind, against a person because of the person's gender. Provides that nothing in the provisions of the amendatory Act: (1) prohibits price differences based specifically upon the amount of time, difficulty, or cost of providing the services; or (2) alters or affects the provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code or other laws that govern health care service plan or insurer underwriting or rating practices. Requires certain sellers to: (a) clearly and conspicuously disclose to consumers in writing the pricing for each standard service provided; (b) provide consumers with a complete written price list upon request; and (c) display in a conspicuous place at least one clearly visible sign, which reads: "ILLINOIS LAW PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION WITH RESPECT TO THE PRICE CHARGED FOR SERVICES OF SIMILAR OR LIKE KIND, AGAINST A PERSON BECAUSE OF THE PERSON'S GENDER. A COMPLETE PRICE LIST IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST." Contains provisions concerning remedies and civil liabilities. Defines "standard service".

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning business.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act is amended by adding Section 2TTT as follows:

(815 ILCS 505/2TTT new)

Sec. 2TTT. Standard services; charges.

(a) No seller may discriminate, with respect to the price charged for services of similar or like kind, against a person because of the person's gender.

(b) Nothing in subsection (a) prohibits price differences based specifically upon the amount of time, difficulty, or cost of providing the services.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), the remedies for a violation of this Section are the remedies provided in Sections 7 and 10a of this Act. However, an action under this Section is independent of any other remedy or procedure that may be available to a consumer.

(d) This Section does not alter or affect the provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code or other laws that govern health care service plan or insurer underwriting or rating practices.

(e)(1) The following sellers shall clearly and conspicuously disclose to the consumer in writing the pricing for each standard service provided:

(A) Tailors or businesses providing aftermarket clothing alterations.

(B) Barbers or hair salons.

(C) Dry cleaners and laundries providing services to individuals.

(2) The price list shall be posted in an area conspicuous to consumers. Posted price lists shall be in no less than 14-point boldface type and clearly and completely display pricing for every standard service offered by the seller under paragraph (1).

(3) The seller shall provide the consumer with a complete written price list upon request.

(4) The seller shall display in a conspicuous place at least one clearly visible sign, printed in no less than 24-point boldface type, which reads: "ILLINOIS LAW PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION WITH RESPECT TO THE PRICE CHARGED FOR SERVICES OF SIMILAR OR LIKE KIND, AGAINST A PERSON BECAUSE OF THE PERSON'S GENDER. A COMPLETE PRICE LIST IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."

(5) A seller who fails to correct a violation of this subsection within 30 days of receiving written notice of the violation is liable for a civil penalty of $1,000.

(6) As used in this subsection, "standard service" means the 15 most frequently requested services provided by the seller.