New Illinois Laws 2018: Consumers

Electronic Delivery Auto Insurance (HB 3244): Allows for the electronic delivery of auto insurance documents.

Forcible Entry Action and Eviction (HB 3359): Changes the “Forcible Entry and Detainer Act” to the “Eviction Act” to make the court system easier to understand for the everyday person.

Gender-Based Consumer Prices and Services (SB 298): Aims to expose gender‐based price discrimination and allow consumers to make educated choices by requiring dry cleaners, barbers and tailors to provide price lists for standard services upon request.

Installment Sales Contracts (SB 885): Creates rules and regulations for "rent‐to‐own" style apartment contracts.

Rental Car Damage Waiver (SB 1730): Sets a cap on the collision damage waiver for rental cars at $13.50 per full or partial rental day.

Consumer Statements Protected (SB 1898): Protects the right of customers to leave negative reviews online by prohibiting the enforcement of non‐disparagement clauses.