Bill > SB1193

This bill amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to strengthen protections against misleading mail solicitations. The legislation specifically targets companies that send postcards or letters that could deceive recipients into believing the sender is either the original company they purchased goods or services from, or is affiliated with that company when no such connection exists. The bill requires that such mailings must clearly and conspicuously disclose that they are not bills and are solicitations for goods or services, with disclaimers placed at the top of the document in at least 14-point bold-faced font within a black-outlined box. A new provision makes it explicitly unlawful to send mail that creates the impression of being from or affiliated with an original company when no legal or commercial relationship exists. The bill provides an exception for mailings that comply with federal postal regulations (specifically 39 U.S.C. Section 3001), which are automatically considered compliant with these new requirements. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and aims to protect consumers from potential fraudulent or deceptive marketing practices.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1193&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104