IL SB2143 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 20 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-13 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Creates the Retail Consumer Protection Act. Provides that certain businesses engaged in retail commerce must make best efforts to have at least one designated employee responsible for ensuring the accuracy of posted and advertised prices and resolving customer complaints related to the accuracy of prices. Provides that any person engaged in retail commerce who is alerted by a customer of overcharging must immediately report the overcharge to their on-site management or supervisor, who then must investigate the alleged error and keep a record of the incident. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.

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Title

RETAIL CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-03-13 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2009-03-12 To Consumer Protection Subcommittee on Special Issues
2009-03-04 Assigned to Consumer Protection
2009-02-20 Referred to Assignments
2009-02-20 First Reading
2009-02-20 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William Delgado

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