Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 28, 2025.
CIV PRO-JOINT LIABILITY.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-01-28 | Status | in_committee |
| 2025-01-28 | Latest Action | 1/28/2025 - House: |