IL HB3782

Amends venue requirements in the Code of Civil Procedure to restrict actions when no defendants are residents of Illinois to only the county where the transaction or part thereof occurred, eliminating the previous allowance to commence in any county.

Redefines residence of corporations, partnerships, and voluntary unincorporated associations for venue purposes by removing references to "doing business" and limiting residence to counties where they have registered offices or other offices.

Eliminates the provision allowing insurance company actions to be brought in any county where a plaintiff resides, making insurance companies subject to the same general venue rules as other defendants.

Requires dismissal for lack of proper venue when no defendants are residents of Illinois and the transaction did not occur in Illinois, with changes applicable only to actions filed after the effective date.

Modifies motions to include options for both dismissing and transferring cases for improper venue, with defendants required to raise venue objections or waive them.