Bill Status of SB1615  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  CIV PRO-AFFIDAVIT OF MERIT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Donald P. DeWitte and Dale Fowler

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2023SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
735 ILCS 5/2-625 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a defendant in an action alleging malpractice or negligence against an architect, engineer, or surveyor may request an affidavit of merit within 56 days after the complaint or notice of the action is served on the defendant. Provides that within 56 days after a request for an affidavit of merit is made, the plaintiff in the action shall file an affidavit of merit signed by an individual who the plaintiff reasonably believes meets certain requirements. Provides that the court may grant one extension of time for filing an affidavit of merit. Provides for the dismissal of an action, with or without prejudice. Provides that a defendant's objection to an affidavit of merit shall be raised in a motion filed within 90 days after the affidavit of merit is served. Provides that if the court determines that an affidavit of merit does not fully comply with the requirements, the court shall allow the plaintiff 56 days to file one or more affidavits of merit that correct the deficiencies identified by the court. Provides that a defendant shall participate in discovery in the action as required by court rules. Provides that an affidavit of merit is not required in an action for breach of contract against an architect, engineer, or surveyor that does not involve the standard of care.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
  2/8/2023SenateFirst Reading
  2/8/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/21/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler