IL HB4534 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Failed on January 8 2019 - 100% progression
Action: 2019-01-08 - Session Sine Die
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Failed on January 8 2019 - 100% progression
Action: 2019-01-08 - Session Sine Die
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Commitment to Justice Act and includes legislative findings. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Removes the $100,000 limit on awards in tort cases. Provides that the changes apply to cases filed on or after July 1, 2015. Effective immediately.
Title
COURT OF CLAIMS AWARD LIMITS
Sponsors
| Rep. Al Riley [D] | Rep. Andre Thapedi [D] | Rep. Linda LaVia [D] | Rep. Stephanie Kifowit [D] |
| Rep. Sue Scherer [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-08 | House | Session Sine Die |
| 2018-04-13 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 2018-04-11 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer |
| 2018-03-07 | House | To Civil Procedure Subcommittee |
| 2018-02-28 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit |
| 2018-02-28 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia |
| 2018-02-28 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. André Thapedi |
| 2018-02-12 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee |
| 2018-02-02 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2018-02-02 | House | First Reading |
| 2018-02-02 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Al Riley |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 705 | 505 | 8 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
Illinois State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4534&GAID=14&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=91&GA=100 |
| Text | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/HB/10000HB4534.htm |
