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 Bill Status of HB1043  96th General Assembly


Short Description:  CRIM CD-UNSOLICIT FAX-CIVIL

House Sponsors
Rep. Karen May

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/26-3from Ch. 38, par. 26-3


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person who uses or causes the use of a facsimile machine to send unsolicited advertising is liable in a civil action to the recipient, or other person who suffered damages as a result of the violation. Provides that the recipient or other person suffering damages may: (1) bring an action to enjoin such violation; (2) bring an action to recover actual damages from such a violation or to receive $1,000 in damages for each such violation, whichever is greater; and (3) in either event (1) or (2), recover court costs, attorney's fees, or any other relief the court deems proper. Provides that a criminal prosecution or conviction is not a condition of a civil action under the Statute. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/11/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Karen May
  2/11/2009HouseFirst Reading
  2/11/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/18/2009HouseAssigned to Computer Technology Committee
  3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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