IL HB5483

Reduces judgment revival period from 7 years to 5 years after judgment entry, eliminating alternative revival windows at 7 years after last revival, 20 years after entry, or any other time within 20 years if judgment becomes dormant.

Changes judgment enforcement limitation period from 7 years to 5 years from the time judgment is rendered, with real estate levied within 5 years remaining enforceable for one additional year.

Maintains exceptions for child support judgments and judgments for damages in cases involving specific injuries under Section 13-214.1, which remain enforceable at any time without revival requirement.

Preserves enforcement continuation in wage garnishment proceedings under court supervision even if judgment becomes dormant, provided a wage deduction order or turn over order is in place.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.