IL HB4004 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)
Status: Introduced on February 26 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-13 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 26 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-13 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Creates the Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act. Provides that, in determining noneconomic damages, the fact finder may not consider: evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or any other evidence that is offered for the purpose of punishing the defendant, rather than offered for a compensatory purpose. Provides for bifurcated trials before the same jury in cases involving punitive damages, if requested by any defendant. Outlines the procedure for the bifurcated trials. Provides for court review of noneconomic damage awards. Contains applicability provisions. Effective immediately.
Title
FULL FAIR NONECONOMIC DAMAGE
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-13 | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | |
| 2009-03-04 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias | |
| 2009-03-03 | Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee | |
| 2009-02-26 | Referred to Rules Committee | |
| 2009-02-26 | First Reading | |
| 2009-02-26 | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Cross |
Illinois State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4004&GAID=10&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=76&GA=96 |
| Text | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/96/HB/09600HB4004.htm |
