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HB 1391

Illinois - Session 104

House of Representatives passed_lower 2026-02-26
Bill Details

Title: CIV PROC REFUSAL OF SERVICE

Summary

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Deletes provisions that a defendant may refuse to waive service of summons. Provides that if a defendant located within the United States fails, without good cause, to sign and return a waiver requested by a plaintiff located within the United States, the court must impose on the defendant (1) the expenses later incurred in making service and (2) the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, of any motion required to collect those service expenses.

Sponsor
Mary Beth Canty
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-28 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-26 Status passed_lower
2026-02-26 Latest Action 2/26/2026 - Senate: