Politics & Government

New Illinois Laws 2019: Consumers

Review the new laws that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2019.

Home Repair and Consumer Notices (HB 04268) - Expands the consumer rights brochure to include the rights of consumers under the Mechanics Lien Act.

Health and Fitness Contract Caps (HB 04275) - Removes the contract cap of $2,500 per person for basic physical fitness services contracts.

Illinois Broadband Advisory Council (HB 05752) - Creates the Illinois Broadband Advisory Council, a council to expand access to broadband services and technology.

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Toll Transponder Rental Cars (SB 02522) - Prohibits a rental car company from charging a fee of more than $2 each day for the use of an electronic tolling transponder.

Farmers Market (SB 03195) - Abolishes the Farmer's Market Task force.

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