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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Home Repair and Remodeling Act. Provides that, if a home repair and remodeling contract that is subject to the Act contains a provision allowing attorney's fees to be awarded to any party to the contract, then, notwithstanding any terms in the contract to the contrary, that provision shall be deemed and construed to permit the award of reasonable attorney's fees to all parties to the contract. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Home Repair and Remodeling Act to modify how attorney's fees are handled in home repair and remodeling contracts. Specifically, if a contract includes a provision that allows attorney's fees to be awarded to any party, the bill requires that this provision be interpreted to permit reasonable attorney's fees to be awarded to all parties, regardless of any conflicting language in the contract. The term "home repair and remodeling contract" refers to agreements for home improvement services covered under the Act. The bill applies to all such contracts executed on or after the effective date of the amendment, which is immediate upon becoming law. The purpose of this legislation appears to be ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for attorney's fee recovery for all parties involved in home repair and remodeling contracts, potentially protecting both contractors and homeowners in legal disputes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Martha Deuter (D)*,
Mike Halpin (D)*,
Terra Costa Howard (D),
Margaret Croke (D),
Jed Davis (R),
Dan Didech (D),
Brad Fritts (R),
Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Linda Holmes (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Tracy Katz Muhl (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0033 (on 08/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=24&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB0024enr.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB0024eng.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB0024ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB0024.htm |
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