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IL HB4992

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Spain

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Caps noneconomic damages in civil actions against commercial motor vehicle carriers at $2,000,000 per injured party
  • Applies to claims based on negligence or product liability involving death, bodily injury, or property damage
  • Defines "commercial motor vehicle" using the same definition in Section 6-500 of the Illinois Vehicle Code
  • Effective for causes of action accruing on or after the bill's effective date
  • Established legislative intent to preserve Illinois' role as a transportation and logistics hub by protecting the economic health of industries dependent on commercial transportation

Legislative Description

COM MOTOR VEHICLES-DAMAGES

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/5/2024
Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee3/13/2024
Judiciary - Civil3/5/2024
Rules2/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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