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This bill introduces the Paper Waste Reduction Act, which aims to limit the amount of unsolicited junk mail sent to residents in Illinois. The bill defines "junk mail" as printed matter sent without the recipient's request or consent, typically aimed at promoting purchases, services, or soliciting donations. For-profit entities are restricted to sending junk mail no more than twice per calendar year to a single address, while not-for-profit organizations can send up to six pieces of junk mail annually. Recipients can receive additional mailings if they proactively respond to the initial mail or explicitly request continued communication. Violations of these provisions will be treated as unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, giving the Attorney General the authority to enforce the law and apply existing remedies and penalties. The bill is designed to reduce paper waste and unwanted solicitations while providing some flexibility for businesses and organizations to communicate with potential customers or donors.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2110&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104