Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that reduces the widespread use of deceptive and excessive junk fees in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Reduces the widespread use of deceptive and excessive junk fees in Illinois (Sec. 2-90).

• Defines this bill as the “Illinois Junk Fee Transparency Act” (Sec. 2-90).

• Specifies that these provisions do not apply to fees collected and passed on to a quasi-governmental entity, including any assessment fees associated with a government-created special district (Sec. 2-90).

• Specifies that nothing in the Act shall be construed to alter, amend, or supersede specified motor vehicle advertising rules (Sec. 2-90).

• Specifies that any individual who disseminates an advertisement and is independent of the advertiser is not liable for a violation of the Act based on the content of the advertisement (Sec. 2-90).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 90).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that reduces the widespread use of deceptive and excessive junk fees in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Reduces the widespread use of deceptive and excessive junk fees in Illinois (Sec. 2-90).

• Defines this bill as the “Illinois Junk Fee Transparency Act” (Sec. 2-90).

• Specifies that these provisions do not apply to fees collected and passed on to a quasi-governmental entity, including any assessment fees associated with a government-created special district (Sec. 2-90).

• Specifies that nothing in the Act shall be construed to alter, amend, or supersede specified motor vehicle advertising rules (Sec. 2-90).

• Specifies that any individual who disseminates an advertisement and is independent of the advertiser is not liable for a violation of the Act based on the content of the advertisement (Sec. 2-90).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 90).

Full Bill Text