SB1671Introduced in the Senate
LIABILITY-ONLINE SELLERS
Introduced by Christopher Belt, District 57
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in any product liability action based on any theory or doctrine commenced or maintained against a defendant or defendants other than the manufacturer, if the product was manufactured outside the United States and is offered for sale by a seller through an online marketplace, then the seller, the online marketplace, and the high-volume third-party seller are jointly and severally liable with the manufacturer for any harm caused by the product. Defines "seller", "online marketplace", and "high-volume third-party seller" to have the same meaning as used in the Illinois Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act. Applies to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date of the Act.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
March 20, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
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