HB 4721 Illinois House · 95th Regular Session

CONSUMER FRAUD-TEXT MSG BLOCK

Summary
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Requires wireless carriers to create and offer consumers an option to opt out of all text message services on wireless service agreements. Requires that the option be available to the customer throughout the length of the contract. Provides that, if the customer elects this option in the middle of an existing contract, the carrier may not adjust the length of the contract. Provides that a violation is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2008 Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 1, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Sandy Cole
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