Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB1460

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 review of noneconomic damage awards. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/23/2005	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Peter J. Roskam
2/23/2005	Senate	First Reading
2/23/2005	Senate	Referred to Rules
3/2/2005	Senate	Assigned to Judiciary
3/9/2005	Senate	Postponed - Judiciary
3/9/2005	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.
3/16/2005	Senate	Held in Judiciary
3/17/2005	Senate	Postponed - Judiciary
3/18/2005	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
1/9/2007	Senate	Session Sine Die

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