Chapter 740 — CIVIL LIABILITIES

(740 ILCS 5/0.01) (from Ch. 40, par. 1900) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Alienation of Affections Abolition Act. (Source: P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 5/1) (from Ch. 40, par. 1901) Sec. 1. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 796. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 5/2) (from Ch. 40, par. 1902) Sec. 2. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 796. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 5/3) (from Ch. 40, par. 1903) Sec. 3. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 796. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 5/4) (from Ch. 40, par. 1904) Sec. 4. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 796. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 5/5) (from Ch. 40, par. 1905) Sec. 5. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 796. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 5/6) (from Ch. 40, par. 1906) Sec. 6. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 796. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 5/7) (from Ch. 40, par. 1907) Sec. 7. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 796. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 5/7.1) Sec. 7.1. Abolition; effect of repeal. (a) This amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly does not apply to any cause of action that accrued under Sections 1 through 7 of this Act before their repeal, and a timely action brought under those Sections shall be de…

(740 ILCS 7/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Anti-Phishing Act. (Source: P.A. 95-350, eff. 1-1-08.)

(740 ILCS 7/10) Sec. 10. Prohibitions. It is unlawful for any person, by means of a Web page, electronic mail message, or otherwise through use of the Internet, to solicit, request, or take any action to induce another person to provide identifying information by representing him…

(740 ILCS 7/15) Sec. 15. Actions. (a) The following persons may bring an action against a person who violates or is in violation of Section 10: (1) A person who (A) is engaged in the business of providing Internet access service to the public, owns a Web page, or owns a trademark…

(740 ILCS 7/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Electronic mail message" means a message sent to a unique destination, commonly expressed as a string of characters, consisting of a unique user name or mailbox (commonly referred to as the "local part") and a reference to…

(740 ILCS 10/1) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-1) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Illinois Antitrust Act. (Source: Laws 1965, p. 1943.)

(740 ILCS 10/11) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-11) Sec. 11. When the wording of this Act is identical or similar to that of a federal antitrust law, the courts of this State shall use the construction of the federal law by the federal courts as a guide in construing this Act. However, th…

(740 ILCS 10/12) Sec. 12. Jury Trial. In the trial of all actions brought under this Act for the imposition of criminal sanctions or the recovery of civil penalties or damages, any party, upon timely demand, shall be entitled to a trial by jury. (Source: P.A. 93-351, eff. 1-1-04.…

(740 ILCS 10/13) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 13. Antitrust Enforcement Fund. Any penalties collected from an entity for violations of this Act shall be deposited into the Antitrust Enforcement Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury that …

(740 ILCS 10/2) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-2) Sec. 2. The purpose of this Act is to promote the unhampered growth of commerce and industry throughout the State by prohibiting restraints of trade which are secured through monopolistic or oligarchic practices and which act or tend to ac…

(740 ILCS 10/3) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-3) Sec. 3. Every person shall be deemed to have committed a violation of this Act who shall: (1) Make any contract with, or engage in any combination or conspiracy with, any other person who is, or but for a prior agreement would be, a compet…

(740 ILCS 10/4) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-4) Sec. 4. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: "Trade or commerce" includes all economic activity involving or relating to any commodity or service. "Commodity" shall mean any kind of real or personal property. "Servic…

(740 ILCS 10/5) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-5) Sec. 5. No provisions of this Act shall be construed to make illegal: (1) the activities of any labor organization or of individual members thereof which are directed solely to labor objectives which are legitimate under the laws of either…

(740 ILCS 10/6) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-6) Sec. 6. Every person who shall knowingly do any of the acts prohibited by subsections (1) and (4) of Section 3 of this Act commits a Class 4 felony and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000,000 if a corporation, or, if any other…

(740 ILCS 10/7) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7) Sec. 7. The following civil actions and remedies are authorized under this Act: (1) The Attorney General, with such assistance as he may from time to time require of the State's Attorneys in the several counties, shall bring suit in the Ci…

(740 ILCS 10/7.1) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.1) Sec. 7.1. Personal service of any process in an action under this Act may be made upon any person outside the State if such person has engaged in conduct in violation of this Act in this State. Such persons shall be deemed to have ther…

(740 ILCS 10/7.2) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.2) Sec. 7.2. (1) Whenever it appears to the Attorney General that any person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in any act or practice prohibited by this Act, or that any person has assisted or participated in any agree…

(740 ILCS 10/7.2a) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 7.2a. Notification to the Attorney General. (a) As used in this Section: "Acquisition" means an agreement, arrangement, or activity the consummation of which results in a person acquiring directly or in…

(740 ILCS 10/7.3) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.3) Sec. 7.3. Service of a subpoena of the Attorney General as provided herein may be made by (a) Delivery of a duly executed copy thereof to the person served, or if a person is not a natural person, to the principal place of business of …

(740 ILCS 10/7.4) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.4) Sec. 7.4. The examination of all witnesses under this section shall be conducted by the Attorney General or by an assistant attorney general designated by him before an officer authorized to administer oaths in this State. The testimon…

(740 ILCS 10/7.5) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.5) Sec. 7.5. Fees for witnesses; document production. (1) All persons served with a subpoena by the Attorney General under this Act shall be paid the same fees and mileage as paid witnesses in the courts of this State. (2) Where a subpoen…

(740 ILCS 10/7.6) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.6) Sec. 7.6. In the event a witness served with a subpoena by the Attorney General under this Act fails or refuses to obey same or produce documentary material or interrogatory answers as provided herein, or to give testimony, relevant or…

(740 ILCS 10/7.7) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.7) Sec. 7.7. In any investigation brought by the Attorney General pursuant to this Act, no individual shall be excused from attending, testifying or producing documentary material, objects or tangible things in obedience to a subpoena or …

(740 ILCS 10/7.8) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.8) Sec. 7.8. The Attorney General may bring an action on behalf of this State, counties, municipalities, townships and other political subdivisions organized under the authority of this State in Federal Court to recover damages provided f…

(740 ILCS 10/7.9) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.9) Sec. 7.9. No action under this Act shall be barred on the grounds that the activities or conduct complained of in any way affects or involves interstate or foreign commerce. (Source: P.A. 76-208.)

(740 ILCS 10/8) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-8) Sec. 8. A final judgment or order rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the Attorney General under this Act to the effect that a defendant has violated this Act shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any …

(740 ILCS 10/9) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-9) Sec. 9. No contract, combination, conspiracy, or other act which violates this Act shall constitute or be deemed a conspiracy at common law. (Source: Laws 1965, p. 1943.)

(740 ILCS 13/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Assistance Animal Damages Act. (Source: P.A. 91-480, eff. 1-1-00.)

(740 ILCS 13/10) Sec. 10. Damages recoverable for harm or theft of assistance animal. (a) In addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty provided by State law, a physically impaired person who uses an assistance animal or the owner of an assistance animal may bring an action…

(740 ILCS 13/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Blind person" means a person who has vision of 20/200 or less with the best correction or has a visual field of 20 degrees or less. "Guide dog" means a dog that is trained to lead or guide a blind person. "Deaf person" me…

(740 ILCS 14/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Biometric Information Privacy Act. (Source: P.A. 95-994, eff. 10-3-08.)

(740 ILCS 14/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. In this Act: "Biometric identifier" means a retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, or scan of hand or face geometry. Biometric identifiers do not include writing samples, written signatures, photographs, human biological samples used …

(740 ILCS 14/15) Sec. 15. Retention; collection; disclosure; destruction. (a) A private entity in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information must develop a written policy, made available to the public, establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permane…

(740 ILCS 14/20) Sec. 20. Right of action. (a) Any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act shall have a right of action in a State circuit court or as a supplemental claim in federal district court against an offending party. A prevailing party may recover for each violation:…

(740 ILCS 14/25) Sec. 25. Construction. (a) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to impact the admission or discovery of biometric identifiers and biometric information in any action of any kind in any court, or before any tribunal, board, agency, or person. (b) Nothing in this…

(740 ILCS 14/30) Sec. 30. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 95-994, eff. 10-3-08. Repealed internally, eff. 1-1-09.)

(740 ILCS 14/5) Sec. 5. Legislative findings; intent. The General Assembly finds all of the following: (a) The use of biometrics is growing in the business and security screening sectors and appears to promise streamlined financial transactions and security screenings. (b) Major …

(740 ILCS 14/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 95-994, eff. 10-3-08.)

(740 ILCS 15/0.01) (from Ch. 40, par. 1800) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Breach of Promise Abolition Act. (Source: P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 15/1) (from Ch. 40, par. 1801) Sec. 1. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 1181. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 15/10) (from Ch. 40, par. 1810) Sec. 10. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 1181. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 15/10.1) Sec. 10.1. Abolition; effect of repeal. (a) This amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly does not apply to any cause of action that accrued under Sections 1 through 10 of this Act before their repeal, and a timely action brought under those Sections shall b…