SB 243 Illinois Senate · 93rd Regular Session

COMPUTER LEMON ACT

Summary

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.

Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2003

Committee Review

Jun 2003

Senate Passage

Mar 2003

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 19, 2003 Last action Jan 11, 2005

Floor votes · Senate Mar 19, 2003

How they voted

30–9

Passed · 6 other

Total votes 45

Mar 19, 2003

D Democratic25

24 Yea 1

96% Yea

R Republican20

6 Yea 9 Nay 5

45% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 1, 2003

Committee

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

lower

Apr 9, 2003

Lower · Passed

Do Pass / Standard Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 006-005-000

lower

Mar 31, 2003

Committee

Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee

lower

Mar 20, 2003

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

Mar 19, 2003

Introduced

Arrived in House

lower

Mar 19, 2003

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (30-9-6)

senate

Feb 19, 2003

Upper · Passed

Do Pass Judiciary; 008-001-000

upper

Feb 6, 2003

Committee

Assigned to Judiciary

upper

Feb 5, 2003

Committee

Referred to Rules

upper

0 primary · 3 co-sponsors