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AI Summary
HB4985 aims to regulate the use of surveillance data in pricing systems, with enforcement by the Attorney General. The bill includes penalties and private legal actions.
Business Impact
If you use surveillance data for pricing, you must stop or face legal action.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
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What This Means
The Surveillance-Based Price Discrimination Act seeks to regulate the use of surveillance data in pricing systems. The Illinois Attorney General will enforce the Act, which includes provisions for private legal actions and outlines penalties.
Key Provisions
- Regulation of surveillance-based price discrimination
- Enforcement by the Attorney General
- Private right of action for aggrieved individuals
- Penalties included
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 17)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aaron M. Ortiz | Primary |
| Daniel V. Beiser | Primary |
| Harry Osterman | Primary |
| Jim Durkin | Primary |
| Kelly M. Cassidy D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Cease using surveillance data for pricing decisions
Who: Businesses utilizing automated pricing systems
Deadline: Upon enactment of the Act
Penalty: Civil penalty up to $10,000 per violation
Who: Businesses utilizing automated pricing systems
Deadline: Upon enactment of the Act
Penalty: Civil penalty up to $10,000 per violation
Review pricing strategies for compliance with exemptions
Who: Insurers and credit entities
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalty and potential damages in private actions
Who: Insurers and credit entities
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalty and potential damages in private actions
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Full Legal Analysis
The Surveillance-Based Price Discrimination Act, introduced as HB4985 in Illinois, seeks to regulate the use of surveillance data in automated decision systems that determine individualized pricing for goods or services. The bill assigns enforcement responsibilities to the Illinois Attorney General, who will oversee compliance. Additionally, the bill provides for private rights of action, allowing individuals who believe they have been wronged by violations of the Act to seek legal recourse. The bill outlines penalties, including fines for non-compliance.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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