Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 815 ILCS 140/1c

  • Equal Credit Opportunity Act: Prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because an applicant receives income from a public assistance program. Source: OCC
     Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 1a and 1b, credit card applications which conform to the requirements of the Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act, amendments thereto, and any regulations issued or which may be issued thereunder shall be deemed to be in compliance with this Act.