Bill Status of HB 5656   98th General Assembly


Short Description:  HEALTH CARE LIEN HOLDER-NOTICE

House Sponsors
Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
770 ILCS 23/10
770 ILCS 23/15

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Health Care Services Lien Act. Changes "verdict, judgment, award, settlement, or compromise" to "gross verdict, judgment, award, settlement, or compromise". Provides that "gross verdict, judgment, award, settlement, or compromise" means the total gross amount of a verdict, judgment, award, settlement, or compromise prior to any deductions for attorney fees, costs of litigation, or expenses of any kind that were incurred in pursuing the injured person's claim. Provides that the injured person bringing the claim or cause of action, or his or her attorney, shall notify all health care professionals and health care providers who billed for services related to the injuries involved in the claim or cause of action of their right to perfect a lien under the Act. Provides that the person giving notice shall include with the notice complete information relating to the claim or cause of action for all plaintiffs and all defendants, including, but not limited to, the following: the name and location of the court where the claim or cause of action is pending, the docket number, and a list of the parties and their attorneys. Provides that a lien holder may intervene in the claim or cause of action for the sole purpose of protecting the interest as set forth in the lien. Provides that the injured person, or his or her authorized representative, shall provide written notice to a lien holder when a case is dismissed or a judgment is entered against the injured person.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz
  2/14/2014HouseFirst Reading
  2/14/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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