Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB2890

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act. Provides that, in determining noneconomic damages, the fact-finder may not consider: (i) evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; (ii) evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or (iii) any other evidence that is offered for the purpose of punishing the defendant, rather than offered for a compensatory purpose. Provides for bifurcated trials before the same jury in cases involving punitive damages, if requested by any defendant. Outlines the procedure for the bifurcated trials. Provides for court posttrial review of noneconomic damage awards pursuant to specified nonexclusive factors. Includes legislative findings, definitions, and applicability language. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/24/2024	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy
1/24/2024	Senate	First Reading
1/24/2024	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/6/2024	Senate	Assigned to Judiciary
2/21/2024	Senate	To Subcommittee on Special Issues
3/15/2024	Senate	Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
4/5/2024	Senate	Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2024
4/12/2024	Senate	Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
4/19/2024	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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