FRANKS. 735 ILCS 5/2-622 from Ch. 110, par. 2-622 Amends the Civil Practice Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. In the Section concerning pleading in healing art malpractice cases, adds a provision that the court may impose sanctions against a party or attorney if it determines that there has been a willful failure to comply with the requirements of the Section or that the action is frivolous or otherwise not commenced in good faith. Provides that appropriate sanctions include a bar against presenting a claim or defense and an order to pay damages and costs. Effective immediately. 99-05-12 H FILED WITH CLERK 99-05-12 H FIRST READING 99-05-12 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 01-01-09 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary