Governor Signs Several Laws Aimed To Protect Consumers
By: Alex de Leon
Updated: July 18, 2012
Gov. Pat Quinn (D) signs four new bills to help protect consumers.
The first one puts an end to a practice called "cramming", that's when third-party vendors charge customers for unwanted services such as credit repair services or long-distance service.
The second requires public utility companies to notify a credit agency a customer's outstanding balance has been paid in full.
The third allows townships to take part in electric aggregations.
The fourth allows customers who generate their own renewable power to sell excess power back to their provider.
The first one puts an end to a practice called "cramming", that's when third-party vendors charge customers for unwanted services such as credit repair services or long-distance service.
The second requires public utility companies to notify a credit agency a customer's outstanding balance has been paid in full.
The third allows townships to take part in electric aggregations.
The fourth allows customers who generate their own renewable power to sell excess power back to their provider.
