HB6482 Summary

• Amends Section 2-622 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure concerning healing art malpractice by making a technical change to remove a redundant use of the word "the" in subsection (a).

• Requires plaintiffs in medical malpractice actions to file an affidavit with a written report from a qualified health professional confirming a reasonable and meritorious cause for the lawsuit before proceeding.

• Allows plaintiffs to file under alternative circumstances: when statute of limitations would impair the action or when records requested from defendants were not produced within 60 days, with a 90-day deadline to file the required affidavit and report.

• Provides civil immunity to reviewing health professionals who prepare reports in good faith under this section and prevents insurance discrimination based on their participation in preparing such reports.

• Makes failure to file compliant affidavits and reports grounds for dismissal under Section 2-619, and applies to cases filed on or after the effective date.