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IL HB1275

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Elik

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 2-1116 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding limitations on tort recovery based on contributory fault.

  • Prohibits any contributory fault from being attributed to plaintiffs bringing actions for personal injury damages based on childhood sexual abuse as defined in Section 13-202.2.

  • Maintains existing comparative fault rules for other negligence and product liability cases, where plaintiffs with less than 50% fault may recover reduced damages.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

LIMIT ON RECOVERY-TORTS-FAULT

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/10/2023
Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee3/1/2023
Judiciary - Civil2/15/2023
Rules1/31/2023

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