IL SB0728

Restricts venue for actions against non-resident defendants to the county where the transaction occurred, rather than allowing suit in any county.

Redefines corporate residency for venue purposes to only include counties where the corporation has its registered office or other office, removing the "doing business" standard.

Makes the same residency changes for partnerships and voluntary unincorporated associations, limiting venue to counties where they maintain an office.

Eliminates the provision allowing insurance companies to be sued in any county where a plaintiff resides.

Requires dismissal for lack of proper venue when no defendants are residents of Illinois and no part of the transaction occurred in the state; applies to causes of action filed after the effective date.