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 Bill Status of HB5036  93rd General Assembly


Short Description:  COMPUTER LEMON ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. George Scully, Jr.

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
815 ILCS 505/2Zfrom Ch. 121 1/2, par. 262Z


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Computer Lemon Act. Establishes rights for purchasers of defective computers and specified related devices in the case of ineffective repairs under warranty, failure of a manufacturer to take timely action regarding repairs, or repeated malfunctions or defects. Requires manufacturers to provide specified notices and keep specified records. Provides that a purchaser may bring a civil action against a manufacturer that violates the Act and recover damages, attorney's fees, costs, and expert expenses. Provides that a knowing violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, and amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act accordingly.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/5/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. George Scully, Jr.
  2/5/2004HouseFirst Reading
  2/5/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

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