Karen May
- Democratic
Primary
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person who uses or causes the use of a facsimile machine to send unsolicited advertising is liable in a civil action to the recipient, or other person who suffered damages as a result of the violation. Provides that the recipient or other person suffering damages may: (1) bring an action to enjoin such violation; (2) bring an action to recover actual damages from such a violation or to receive $1,000 in damages for each such violation, whichever is greater; and (3) in either event (1) or (2), recover court costs, attorney's fees, or any other relief the court deems proper. Provides that a criminal prosecution or conviction is not a condition of a civil action under the Statute. Effective immediately.
Session Sine Die
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton
Arrive in Senate
First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Referred to Rules
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-001-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey
Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Withdrawn by Rep. Karen May
Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Karen May
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry R. Ramey, Jr.
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Karen May
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 014-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos
Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Karen May
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| Introduced | HTML |
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