HB 1043 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

CRIM CD-UNSOLICIT FAX-CIVIL

Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person who uses or causes the use of a facsimile machine to send unsolicited advertising is liable in a civil action to the recipient, or other person who suffered damages as a result of the violation. Provides that the recipient or other person suffering damages may: (1) bring an action to enjoin such violation; (2) bring an action to recover actual damages from such a violation or to receive $1,000 in damages for each such violation, whichever is greater; and (3) in either event (1) or (2), recover court costs, attorney's fees, or any other relief the court deems proper. Provides that a criminal prosecution or conviction is not a condition of a civil action under the Statute. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2009 Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 18, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Computer Technology Committee
Feb 11, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Karen May
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