Bill Sponsor
Illinois Senate Bill 3479
Session 103rd
Consumer Fraud-Veterans
Active
Active
Passed House on May 20, 2024
Sponsors
Democrat
Mike Porfirio
Democrat
Stephanie A. Kifowit
First Action
Feb 8, 2024
Latest Action
Jun 18, 2024
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
3479
State
Illinois
Session
103rd
Sponsorship by Party
Summary
Amends provisions of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act concerning deceptive practices targeting veterans and military members. Changes the definition of "veteran or military benefits services" to any services offered or provided to a veteran, military member, or family member who is entitled to receive benefits under federal, State, or local law, policy, or practice as a result of, at least in part, qualifying military service. Such services include assistance, consulting or coaching in the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of claims or other attempts to obtain benefits, increase benefits, or appeal a decision related to obtaining or increasing benefits. Adds a veterans services disclosure to be made by any person providing veteran or military benefits services. Makes it an unlawful practice for any person providing veteran or military benefits services to fail at the outset of the business relationship to clearly provide, both orally and in writing, veterans services disclosures when veteran or military benefits services are provided in exchange for any financial compensation, benefit or thing of value. Makes other changes.
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Record Created
Feb 9, 2024 5:32:57 AM
Record Updated
Jun 21, 2024 6:33:31 PM