HB1464 - 104th General Assembly

CIV PRO-JOINT LIABILITY
Last Action
1/28/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Dan Ugaste
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
Date Chamber Action
1/21/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Ugaste
1/28/2025 House First Reading
1/28/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee