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Bill Status of SB2638 93rd General Assembly

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Short Description: COMPUTER LEMON ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2005	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

815 ILCS 505/2Z

from 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

Date	Chamber	Action
2/4/2004	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
2/4/2004	Senate	First Reading
2/4/2004	Senate	Referred to Rules
2/18/2004	Senate	Assigned to Judiciary
2/26/2004	Senate	Held in Judiciary
2/27/2004	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
1/11/2005	Senate	Session Sine Die

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