Bill > HB3351

This bill establishes the Rental Age Protection Act, which prohibits automobile rental companies and lodging establishments from discriminating against individuals 18 years of age or older based on their age. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for an automobile rental company to refuse to rent a vehicle to someone 18 or older if insurance coverage is available, and prevents these companies from charging extra insurance costs solely based on age. Similarly, lodging establishments cannot refuse to rent a room to or charge higher rates to individuals 18 or older because of their age. The bill defines key terms such as "automobile rental company" (a business primarily renting vehicles for 30 days or less), "lodging establishment" (hotels, motels, inns, etc.), and "motor vehicle" (a vehicle that can be operated with a Class D driver's license). The bill also amends the Renter's Financial Responsibility and Protection Act to remove age-related restrictions and provides that violations will be treated as unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, giving the Attorney General the authority to enforce these new protections. Notably, both automobile rental companies and lodging establishments are still permitted to request age documentation before entering into a rental agreement.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3351&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104