HB3566

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

Illinois HB3566 amends the Eviction Article of the Code of Civil Procedure to require dismissal of eviction complaints naming minors. If a complaint names a minor, it must be dismissed in its entirety against all defendants. The court file relating to such an eviction action must be sealed. Additionally, a minor named as a defendant in violation of this Act is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, actual damages, and liquidated damages in the amount of $1,000. The Act also allows for refiling an action against any defendants who otherwise may be properly named.