Ira I. Silverstein
- Democratic
Primary
Creates the Computer Lemon Act. Establishes rights for purchasers of defective computers and specified related devices in the case of ineffective repairs under warranty, failure of a manufacturer to take timely action regarding repairs, or repeated malfunctions or defects. Requires manufacturers to provide specified notices and keep specified records. Provides that a purchaser may bring a civil action against a manufacturer that violates the Act and recover damages, attorney's fees, costs, and expert expenses. Provides that a knowing violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, and amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act accordingly.
Session Sine Die
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Standard Debate
Second Reading - Standard Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2003
Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); May 23, 2003
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kevin Joyce
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate
Do Pass / Standard Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 006-005-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Constance A. Howard
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
First Reading
Chief House Sponsor Rep. George Scully, Jr.
Referred to Rules Committee
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Arrived in House
Third Reading - Passed; 039-014-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2003
Second Reading
Do Pass Judiciary; 008-001-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 26, 2003
Assigned to Judiciary
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
First Reading
Referred to Rules
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Introduced | HTML |
| Engrossed | HTML |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| No related documents. |
Data on Open States is updated periodically throughout the day from the official website of the Illinois General Assembly.
If you notice any inconsistencies with these official sources, feel free to file an issue.