HB3566

Illinois HB3566 mandates dismissal of eviction complaints naming minors and seals related court files.

Illinois HB3566 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to require dismissal of eviction complaints naming minors. If a minor is named as a defendant, the entire complaint must be dismissed against all defendants. The court file related to such actions must be sealed. Additionally, the minor is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, actual damages, and liquidated damages of $1,000. Parties may refile actions against properly named defendants. The court may not waive refiling fees.