HB 4682 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

DEBT RELIEF CONSUMER PRO ACT

Summary
Amends the Debt Management Service Act and renames the Act to the Debt Relief and Consumer Protection Act, including all cross-references in various other Acts. Changes the requirements for a license to include someone who operates a debt relief service (instead of debt management service). Changes the requirements concerning the (1) application for, (2) qualification for, (3) examination of, (4) renewal of, (5) fees for, and (6) revocation or suspension of a license from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Changes provisions concerning the display and location of a license. Adds provisions concerning a written debt relief agreement between a debtor and licensee. Adds (1) disclosure requirements, (2) required terms, (3) accounting, and (4) the debtor's right to cancel with respect to debt relief services. Changes provisions concerning prohibited actions by a licensee. Adds provisions concerning the advertisement and solicitation of debt relief services. Requires the Department to post an annual report concerning debt relief agencies. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2009
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Nov 17, 2009 Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
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Jan 4, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Karen A. Yarbrough
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