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IL HB1275
Bill
Status
Failed
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Elik
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 2-1116 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding limitations on tort recovery based on contributory fault.
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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.
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Maintains existing comparative fault rules for other negligence and product liability cases, where plaintiffs with less than 50% fault may recover reduced damages.
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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
Full Bill Text
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