HB 5531 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

LEMON LAW-NEW OR USED CARS

Summary
Amends the New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act. Changes the short title to the New or Used Vehicle Buyer Protection Act. Adds a definition of "used vehicle" and makes other changes to make the Act applicable to used vehicles as well as new vehicles. Provides that a used vehicle may not be sold in this State by a seller to a consumer unless accompanied by an express written warranty covering the full cost of both parts and labor necessary to repair any defect that impairs the used vehicle's safety or use. Sets forth statutory warranty periods applicable to used vehicles, which vary according to a vehicle's mileage or age. Provides for no warranty in the case of a used vehicle that has been operated for 125,000 miles or more. Provides that the used vehicle warranty provisions do not apply to any used vehicle sold by a seller to a consumer for less than $700.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2010
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Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2010 Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
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Feb 9, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Lisa M. Dugan
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