MOTOR FUEL-PRICE GOUGING House SponsorsRep. David E. Miller and Robin Kelly 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die New Act815 ILCS 505/2Zfrom Ch. 121 1/2, par. 262Z815 ILCS 505/10afrom Ch. 121 1/2, par. 270a Creates the Consumer Protection Fuel Price Gouging Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any motor-fuel vendor to sell or offer to sell motor fuel within the State at a price that is increased because of the vendor's knowledge of a perceived disruption in the motor-fuel market. Provides that an increase in the price of motor fuel is rebuttably presumed to be based upon the vendor's knowledge of a perceived disruption in the motor-fuel market if: (1) the amount charged represents a gross disparity between the price at which the motor fuel was readily obtainable within the vendor's trade area during the 7 days immediately before the perceived disruption or price increase; and (2) the increase in the amount charged is not attributable to cost factors to the vendor, including replacement costs, taxes, and transportation costs incurred by the vendor. Provides that a violation of the Act constitutes a violation of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that nothing in the Act creates a private cause of action in favor of any person damaged by a violation of this Act, but individuals may complain to the Attorney General. Preempts home rule. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make corresponding changes. Effective immediately. 1/6/2006HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. David E. Miller 1/10/2006HouseFirst Reading 1/10/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/31/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die