Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 76 — VEH BUYER PROTECTION-LEMON LAW

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 100th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act of 2017. Provides that if a manufacturer is unable to service or repair a new motor vehicle to conform to the applicable express warranties after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall either promptly replace the new motor vehicle or make restitution to the buyer. Provides that it shall be presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been made to conform a new motor vehicle to the applicable express warranties if, within 18 months from delivery to the buyer or 18,000 miles on the odometer of the vehicle: (1) the same nonconformity results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven after 2 or more repairs; (2) the same nonconformity has been subject to repair 4 or more times; or (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair for more than 30 calendar days since delivery of the vehicle to the buyer. Requires a buyer to initiate a qualified third-party dispute resolution process, if available, before asserting the presumption that a reasonable number of attempts have been made to repair the nonconformity. Prohibits a person from selling a motor vehicle without first disclosing to the prospective buyer that the vehicle had a nonconformity and the nonconformity was corrected. Contains provisions concerning a "Lemon Law Buyback" decal; a warranty buyback notice; remedies; a manufacturer's fee for each vehicle sold; sales and use tax reimbursements; and other matters. Amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Changes references to "New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act" to "New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act of 2017". Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Motor Vehicle Dispute Resolution Certification Fund. Repeals the New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John J. Cullerton

  3. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

  5. Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  6. Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 19, 2017

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  9. Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  11. Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 5, 2017

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  14. Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  15. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 7, 2017

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  17. Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  19. Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  20. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Commerce and Economic Development

  21. Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development

  22. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

  24. Assigned to Commerce and Economic Development

  25. Referred to Assignments

  26. First Reading

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

Sponsors

  • John J. Cullerton · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • John J. Cullerton

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 76 do?
Creates the New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act of 2017. Provides that if a manufacturer is unable to service or repair a new motor vehicle to conform to the applicable express warranties after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall either promptly replace the new motor vehicle or make restitution to the buyer. Provides that it shall be presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been made to conform a new motor vehicle to the applicable express warranties if, within 18 months from delivery to the buyer or 18,000 miles on the odometer of the vehicle: (1) the same nonconformity results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven after 2 or more repairs; (2) the same nonconformity has been subject to repair 4 or more times; or (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair for more than 30 calendar days since delivery of the vehicle to the buyer. Requires a buyer to initiate a qualified third-party dispute resolution process, if available, before asserting the presumption that a reasonable number of attempts have been made to repair the nonconformity. Prohibits a person from selling a motor vehicle without first disclosing to the prospective buyer that the vehicle had a nonconformity and the nonconformity was corrected. Contains provisions concerning a "Lemon Law Buyback" decal; a warranty buyback notice; remedies; a manufacturer's fee for each vehicle sold; sales and use tax reimbursements; and other matters. Amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Changes references to "New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act" to "New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act of 2017". Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Motor Vehicle Dispute Resolution Certification Fund. Repeals the New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act.
Who sponsors SB 76?
SB 76 is sponsored by John J. Cullerton.
What is the current status of SB 76?
This bill died with 100th 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 76?
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