Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 252 — TELEPHONE SOLICIT-CELLULAR

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Telephone Solicitations Act. Provides that it is a violation of the Act to make or cause to be made a telephone solicitation call to any cellular phone unless the solicitor knows that the person receiving the call will not have to pay for receiving the call. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Exempts commercial mobile radio service (cell-phone) providers from certain reporting requirements. Also exempts them from the requirement that all reports made to the Commission shall be open to public inspection. Includes technical corrections. Effective on January 1, 2004.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ricca Slone

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ralph C. Capparelli

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Bailey

  21. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gary Forby

  22. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps

  23. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  24. Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Reitz

Sponsors

  • Dan Reitz · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Dan Reitz

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 252 do?
Amends the Telephone Solicitations Act. Provides that it is a violation of the Act to make or cause to be made a telephone solicitation call to any cellular phone unless the solicitor knows that the person receiving the call will not have to pay for receiving the call. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Exempts commercial mobile radio service (cell-phone) providers from certain reporting requirements. Also exempts them from the requirement that all reports made to the Commission shall be open to public inspection. Includes technical corrections. Effective on January 1, 2004.
Who sponsors HB 252?
HB 252 is sponsored by Dan Reitz.
What is the current status of HB 252?
This bill died with 93rd 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 HB 252?
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