HB4548

INSURANCE-TORT-LIABILITY

Introduced·1/22/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4548 amends civil law to change joint liability in tort cases, modify premises liability for third-party criminal acts, and establish.

Illinois HB4548 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to change the threshold for joint and several liability in tort cases from 25% to 50% fault. It also modifies premises liability by requiring consideration of all parties' fault in third-party criminal acts. The bill introduces safety standards for multifamily residential properties, including lighting, locking devices, and security cameras, to reduce liability for third-party crimes.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
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History

Jan 30

House

First Reading

Jan 30

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Jan 26

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt