WINTERS-ACEVEDO. New Act 815 ILCS 505/2Z from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 262Z Creates the Home Repair and Remodeling Act. Provides that home repair and remodeling businesses must have insurance and shall furnish to the customer, in writing, the charge for making an estimate and a written contract or work order stating the total cost. Provides that these businesses shall notify the customer and obtain prior written approval for charges in excess of the amount specified in the contract. Provides that all work performed by one of these businesses shall be recorded on a sworn statement. Provides that if a business violates certain provisions it cannot collect payment. Prohibits certain acts. Provides for enforcement by the Attorney General or State's Attorney, penalties, and private rights of action. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to provide that any person who knowingly violates the Home Repair and Remodeling Act commits an unlawful practice. Effective January 1, 1999. 98-02-17 H FILED WITH CLERK 98-02-17 H FIRST READING 98-02-17 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 98-02-19 H ADDED AS A JOINT SPONSOR ACEVEDO 98-03-11 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE CONSUMER PROT 98-03-20 H TO SUBCOMMITTEE 98-03-20 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A) RULES HRUL 99-01-12 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary