Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 83 — TELECOMM-CONSUMER RIGHTS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Universal Telephone Service Protection Law of 1985 in the Public Utilities Act. Requires a wireless telecommunications carrier to comply with specified criteria with respect to consumer rights, protections, billing and billing dispute resolution procedures, and termination of service. Provides that a wireless telecommunications carrier that violates the Section violates the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 3, 2009

  4. To Consumer Protection Subcommittee on Special Issues

  5. Assigned to Consumer Protection

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

Sponsors

  • Ira I. Silverstein · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Ira I. Silverstein

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 83 do?
Amends the Universal Telephone Service Protection Law of 1985 in the Public Utilities Act. Requires a wireless telecommunications carrier to comply with specified criteria with respect to consumer rights, protections, billing and billing dispute resolution procedures, and termination of service. Provides that a wireless telecommunications carrier that violates the Section violates the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
Who sponsors SB 83?
SB 83 is sponsored by Ira I. Silverstein.
What is the current status of SB 83?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 83?
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