House Sponsors: MULLIGAN-BIGGERT-COULSON-GASH. Short description: PHONE SALES-NO CONTACT LIST Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Telephone Solicitations Act. Repeals all of existing provisions except the short title. Provides that telephone solicitations shall be regulated by the Illinois Commerce Commission (Commission). Provides that telephone solicitors shall identify themselves and request consent for solicitation upon making a call. Establishes the "no sales solicitation calls" list to be maintained by the Commission which includes, for a fee, any residential, mobile, or telephonic paging device telephone subscriber who does not wish to receive unsolicited telephonic sales calls. Creates the Telephone Solicitations Act Fund to be derived from the fees and used by the Commission to administer the Act. Provides that no telephone solicitor may call someone on the "no sales solicitation calls" list, with some exceptions. Establishes when a telephonic sales contract is enforceable. Restricts the use of automated dialing systems and recorded messages and the hours of telephone sales solicitation. Provides for enforcement of the Act by the Commission, the Attorney General, and consumers. Provides for attorney's fees and costs and requires the Commission to inform consumers about the provisions of the Act. Amends the State Finance Act to create the new fund. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status