HB 3311

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: failed. Latest action: April 11, 2025.

CIV PRO-GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-3311
Session 104
Status failed
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives failed 2025-04-11
Summary

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Creates the Gender-Based Violence Article. Provides that the Article applies to any motion to dispose of a civil action claim that is based on, relates to, or is in response to a reporting of gender-based violence. Provides that if court finds that the moving party reported gender-based violence as the basis of the civil action against it, the court must grant a motion to dispose of the civil action unless it finds that the responding party has produced clear and convincing evidence that the moving party's report was done with actual malice. Provides for an award of attorney's fees for the prevailing party under certain conditions. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Sponsor
Mary Beth Canty
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-04-11 Status failed
2025-04-11 Latest Action 4/11/2025 - House:
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