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IL HB1345
Bill
Status
Failed
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Dwight Kay
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AI Summary
- Amends the Township Code by adding Section 95-35 to cap punitive damages awarded against townships at 2 times the amount awarded to the claimant or $250,000, whichever is greater
- Amends the Illinois Municipal Code by adding Section 1-4-9 to impose the same punitive damages cap for municipalities
- Applies the punitive damages cap uniformly across all townships and municipalities in Illinois
- Establishes a minimum punitive damages cap of $250,000 regardless of the claimant's awarded amount
Legislative Description
TWP/MUNI-PUNITIVE DAMAGES CAP
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013
Committee Referrals
Rules3/17/2011
Judiciary I - Civil Law2/14/2011
Rules2/9/2011
Full Bill Text
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