HB3725

Local government units in Illinois must bill for utility services within 12 or 24 months, with exceptions for fraud or tampering.

The Local Government Billing Act mandates that local government units in Illinois bill for utility services within 12 months for residential customers and 24 months for non-residential customers. Exceptions apply for unpaid amounts billed before the Act's effective date or if the customer was notified of an unpaid amount before the Act's effective date. The Act prohibits intentional delays in billing beyond the normal cycle, requires labeling of previously unbilled service, and offers customers a payment arrangement option for previously unbilled service.