New Illinois Laws 2020: Consumers

Consumer Fraud Rebate Fees (HB 2156) - Makes it unlawful for any business to offer consumers at retail a rebate card that charges dormancy fees and other fees after issuance of the card.

Genetic Information Privacy Act (HB 2189) - Prohibits companies that provide direct-to-consumer commercial genetic testing from sharing any test results or other personally identifiable information with any health or life insurance company without the written consent from the consumer.

Alternative Electric/Gas Suppliers (SB 651) - Prevents alternative electric and gas suppliers from converting participants in both LIHEAP and PIPP from their current public utility provider to the alternative supplier, unless done so by an approved program.

Source: Illinois State Democrats