SB 2697 Illinois Senate · 94th Regular Session

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY

Summary
Amends the Assistive Technology Warranty Act. Defines "Department". Requires a physical evaluation of a consumer by a health care professional and a technology assessment by a qualified rehabilitation professional before an assistive device is sold or leased to the consumer. Provides that the consumer is entitled to a refund from the manufacturer if the manufacturer fails to repair the assistive device. Establishes procedures for receiving a refund. Requires the Department of Human Services to prepare a written statement of a consumer's rights under the Act and to make copies of the statement available to assistive device manufacturers, dealers, and lessors. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to impose civil penalties for violations of the Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2006
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2006 Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Jan 9, 2007
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 17, 2006
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Feb 8, 2006
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee
Feb 1, 2006
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs
Jan 20, 2006
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
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Iris Y. Martinez
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