# Illinois HB5410: ARBITRATION CLAUSES-RIGHTS

Illinois HB5410, ARBITRATION CLAUSES-RIGHTS, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-02-13 (Referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB5410
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ARBITRATION CLAUSES-RIGHTS
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-06
- Last action: 2026-02-13, Referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Creates the Rights Against Forced Arbitration Act. Provides that a seller may not require an Illinois consumer to agree to a provision that would do either of the following: (1) require the Illinois consumer to arbitrate outside of Illinois for a claim arising in Illinois for the purchase of consumer goods or services; or (2) require the Illinois consumer to arbitrate a controversy arising in Illinois under the substantive law of a state other than Illinois. Provides that any provision of a contract that violates the Act is voidable by the Illinois consumer, and if a provision is rendered void at the request of that consumer, the matter shall be adjudicated in Illinois and Illinois law governs the dispute. Provides that in addition to injunctive relief and any other remedies available, a court may award a consumer who is enforcing rights under this Act reasonable attorney's fees incurred in enforcing those rights.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-02-13: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-13: First Reading (House)
- 2026-02-06: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5410.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5410.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5410-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).