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IL HB1853

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

Robyn Gabel

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 13-214.1 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding civil actions for damages arising from criminal acts
  • Establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for civil damage actions related to first degree murder or Class X felonies, beginning from when the convicted person completes their sentence
  • Establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for civil damage actions related to theft over $100,000, identity theft, aggravated identity theft, financial exploitation of elderly persons or persons with disabilities, and certain crimes under Articles 16H and 17-10.6 of the Criminal Code, measured from the last act committed in furtherance of the crime
  • Provides that if any other law establishes a longer limitation period for these crimes, the longer period applies
  • Applies these provisions to causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2009

Legislative Description

CIV PRO-PERSONAL ACTIONS

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/23/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules4/23/2021
Judiciary - Civil3/9/2021
Rules2/17/2021

Full Bill Text

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