New Illinois Laws 2017: CONSUMERS

More than 200 new Illinois laws scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. Here are the new laws governing Consumers:

• Creates the Citizen Privacy Protection Act ((SB 2343/PA 99-0622): Limits police use of stingray devices to track cell phones; use only to track location of or identify communications devices, not listen in; need detailed court order and non-target data must be deleted within 24 hours
• Amends Liquor Control Act of 1934 (SB 2989/PA 99-0904): Application forms for winery shipper's license shall include all addresses from which applicant intends to ship wine, including third-party manufacturers. Licensee must include certain disclosures in application. Third-party providers must file with Liquor Control Commission, cannot appoint third-party provider that is in violation of law.
• Updates Personal Information Protection Act ((HB 1260/PA 99-0503)): Classifies online logins, biometric data and health info as protected information; updates how groups notify the public of a data breach.
• Theft of Labor or Services or Use of Property Makes (SB 1120/PA 99-0534): it a felony if over $500 in rental equipment is not returned within 3 days after the rental period has expired).