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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Provides that a state bank and its subsidiaries in compliance with Regulation W promulgated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve shall be deemed to be in compliance with certain provisions of the Act concerning limitations on investments in and loans to affiliates. Amends the Banking Emergencies Act. Provides that, whenever the Commissioner becomes aware that an emergency exists, or is impending, he or she may, by proclamation, authorize any bank organized under the laws of another state, or of the United States, to open and operate offices in the State and to remain open until the Commissioner declares, by further proclamation, that the emergency or impending emergency has ended. Amends the Financial Institutions Electronic Documents and Digital Signature Act. For purposes of the Act, defines "financial institution" to include subsidiaries and affiliates of banks, savings and loan associations, savings banks, and credit unions. Provides that if a financial institution is required by law to provide or make available certain information in writing to consumers, provides that the use of an electronic record to provide or make available that information satisfies the writing requirement if the consumer consents and if certain notices are provided. Provides that oral communication or recording of oral communication does not qualify as an electronic record. Contains other provisions concerning the rights of consumers, the effect of failure to obtain electronic consent or confirmation of consent, the effect of withdrawal of consent, and prior consent. Effective immediately.
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