On Jun. 18, ILL LEG passed bill to protect veterans from fraud.
ILL LEG passed SB 3479 re deceptive practices targeting veterans, military members.
Amends Consumer fraud and deceptive business practices act, ILL LEG 815-505/2YYY.
Bill Provisions
Changes the definition of veteran or military benefits services to any services for a veteran, military member, or family member who is entitled to receive benefits.
Under federal, State, or local law, policy, or practice due to 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 disclosure to be made by any person providing veteran/military benefits services.
Makes it unlawful practice for any person providing veteran/military benefits services to fail at the outset of the business relationship to clearly provide, certain disclosures.
Disclosures both orally and in writing, when veteran or military benefits services are provided in exchange for any financial compensation, benefit or thing of value.
Legislative History
On Feb. 8, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Apr. 9, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 9, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on May 20, 2024, bill passed House.
On Jun. 18, 2024, bill was delivered to the governor for review and actioning.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Aug. 2024 ILL LEG Governor Approval
On Aug. 6, 2024, ILL LEG governor approved SB 3479, assignedPublic Act 103-0783.
Regulators
ILL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Act 103-0783, 8/6/2024; Bill, SB3479, 6/18/2024; Citation: ILL LEG 815-505/2YYY;
