Bill Status of HB 4080   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  CIV PRO-JOINT LIABILITY

House Sponsors
Rep. Dan Ugaste

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
735 ILCS 5/2-1117from Ch. 110, par. 2-1117

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that any defendant whose fault is less than 50% (rather than 25%) of the total fault of all tortfeasors shall be severally liable for all other damages. Provides that any defendant whose fault is 50% (rather than 25%) or greater of the total fault of all tortfeasors shall be jointly and severally liable for all other damages. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act apply to actions filed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  5/10/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Ugaste
  5/10/2023HouseFirst Reading
  5/10/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/14/2024HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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