Illinois
104th General Assembly·12,019 bills·Adjourned
Track legislation moving through Illinois. Browse 12,019 bills and resolutions during the 104th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Requires a law enforcement officer to complete the intimate partner violence risk and lethality assessment instrument if the officer has a reasonable belief that a person has been abused, neglected, or exploited by a family or household member.
Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Requires a law enforcement officer to complete the intimate partner violence risk and lethality assessment instrument if the officer has a reasonable belief that a person has been abused, neglected, or exploited by a family or household member.
Amends the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Removes language providing that a governmental agency of the State is not required to use or permit the use of electronic records or electronic signatures. Provides that the State Board of Elections is exempt from the requirement to accept electronic records and signatures. Makes other changes.
Amends the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Removes language providing that a governmental agency of the State is not required to use or permit the use of electronic records or electronic signatures. Provides that the State Board of Elections is exempt from the requirement to accept electronic records and signatures. Makes other changes.
Amends the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act. Removes a provision which provides that, in ambulatory surgical treatment centers, anesthesia service shall be under the direction of a physician who has had specialized preparation or experience in the area or who has completed a residency in anesthesiology. Specifies that with respect to anesthesia service in an ambulatory surgical treatment center, a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall seek consultation regarding development of an anesthesia plan and treatment of patients as is appropriate to the certified registered nurse anesthetist's level of expertise and scope of practice and as is warranted by the needs of the patient. Removes a requirement that an anesthesiologist participate through discussion of and agreement with the anesthesia plan and remain physically present and be available on the premises. Provides that a certified registered nurse anesthetist with clinical privileges may perform acts of advanced assessment and diagnosis and may provide such functions for which the certified registered nurse anesthetist is educationally and experientially prepared. Makes conforming changes to the Hospital Licensing Act. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a written collaborative agreement shall be adequate with respect to collaboration with certified registered nurse anesthetists if all of the following apply: (1) the agreement is written to promote exercise of professional judgment by the certified registered nurse anesthetist commensurate with his or her education and experience; (2) the certified registered nurse anesthetist provides service based on a written collaborative agreement with the collaborating physician; and (3) methods of communication are available with the collaborating physician in person or through telecommunications for consultation, collaboration, and referral as needed to address patient care needs. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that an Illinois-licensed advanced practice registered nurse certified as a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall be deemed by law to possess the ability to practice without a written collaborative agreement. Sets forth requirements of a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act. Removes a provision which provides that, in ambulatory surgical treatment centers, anesthesia service shall be under the direction of a physician who has had specialized preparation or experience in the area or who has completed a residency in anesthesiology. Specifies that with respect to anesthesia service in an ambulatory surgical treatment center, a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall seek consultation regarding development of an anesthesia plan and treatment of patients as is appropriate to the certified registered nurse anesthetist's level of expertise and scope of practice and as is warranted by the needs of the patient. Removes a requirement that an anesthesiologist participate through discussion of and agreement with the anesthesia plan and remain physically present and be available on the premises. Provides that a certified registered nurse anesthetist with clinical privileges may perform acts of advanced assessment and diagnosis and may provide such functions for which the certified registered nurse anesthetist is educationally and experientially prepared. Makes conforming changes to the Hospital Licensing Act. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a written collaborative agreement shall be adequate with respect to collaboration with certified registered nurse anesthetists if all of the following apply: (1) the agreement is written to promote exercise of professional judgment by the certified registered nurse anesthetist commensurate with his or her education and experience; (2) the certified registered nurse anesthetist provides service based on a written collaborative agreement with the collaborating physician; and (3) methods of communication are available with the collaborating physician in person or through telecommunications for consultation, collaboration, and referral as needed to address patient care needs. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that an Illinois-licensed advanced practice registered nurse certified as a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall be deemed by law to possess the ability to practice without a written collaborative agreement. Sets forth requirements of a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Provides that a financial institution offering a certificate of deposit shall, before account opening, provide the consumer with a clear and conspicuous written disclosure and a specified statement. Establishes provisions concerning disclosure requirements for an automatically renewing certificate of deposit; requirements for financial institutions before processing any early withdrawal of a certificate of deposit; and enforcement provisions. Provides that a violation of the provisions concerning mandatory disclosures related to certificates of deposit is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a corresponding change. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Provides that a financial institution offering a certificate of deposit shall, before account opening, provide the consumer with a clear and conspicuous written disclosure and a specified statement. Establishes provisions concerning disclosure requirements for an automatically renewing certificate of deposit; requirements for financial institutions before processing any early withdrawal of a certificate of deposit; and enforcement provisions. Provides that a violation of the provisions concerning mandatory disclosures related to certificates of deposit is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a corresponding change. Effective January 1, 2027.
Creates the Immunity for Private Campgrounds Act. Provides that a private campground owner or an employee or officer of a private campground owner is not be liable for acts or omissions related to camping at a private campground if a person is injured or killed or property is damaged as a result of an inherent risk of camping with exceptions. Provides that "private campground" means any parcel or tract of land, including buildings and other structures, that is owned or operated by a private property owner where 5 or more campsites are made available for use as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. Provides that private campground also includes recreational vehicle parks. Exempts employer-employee relationships.
Creates the Immunity for Private Campgrounds Act. Provides that a private campground owner or an employee or officer of a private campground owner is not be liable for acts or omissions related to camping at a private campground if a person is injured or killed or property is damaged as a result of an inherent risk of camping with exceptions. Provides that "private campground" means any parcel or tract of land, including buildings and other structures, that is owned or operated by a private property owner where 5 or more campsites are made available for use as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. Provides that private campground also includes recreational vehicle parks. Exempts employer-employee relationships.
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that a high voltage transmission line may be constructed, placed, or maintained across any public right-of-way or along any highway, federally aided State highway, controlled access highway, interstate highway, or roadway, except as deemed necessary by the Secretary of Transportation to protect public safety or ensure the proper function of the highway. Provides that in the case of the co-location of a high voltage transmission line with Department of Transportation highway right-of-way, the Secretary of Transportation shall engage in coordination activities with a utility or developer to review requested highway corridors for a possible permitted location of a high voltage transmission line. Provides that when a permissible route along a highway corridor has been identified by the Department and the utility or developer, the Department must engage in consultation with the utility or developer to develop a constructability report to be used by both parties when co-location projects are being planned and approved. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Establishes an order of priority when siting a location for a new electric transmission facility.
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that a high voltage transmission line may be constructed, placed, or maintained across any public right-of-way or along any highway, federally aided State highway, controlled access highway, interstate highway, or roadway, except as deemed necessary by the Secretary of Transportation to protect public safety or ensure the proper function of the highway. Provides that in the case of the co-location of a high voltage transmission line with Department of Transportation highway right-of-way, the Secretary of Transportation shall engage in coordination activities with a utility or developer to review requested highway corridors for a possible permitted location of a high voltage transmission line. Provides that when a permissible route along a highway corridor has been identified by the Department and the utility or developer, the Department must engage in consultation with the utility or developer to develop a constructability report to be used by both parties when co-location projects are being planned and approved. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Establishes an order of priority when siting a location for a new electric transmission facility.
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. With regard to the suspension or revocation of a license, endorsement, or approval, provides that failure of the State Superintendent of Education to complete its investigation and issue formal discipline or otherwise dispose of the investigation within one year after the State Superintendent receives any written investigatory evidence relating to a particular license holder shall result in the investigation being deemed completed and the allegations against the license holder shall be determined to be unsubstantiated and dismissed with prejudice by the State Superintendent. Provides that formal documentation of an unsubstantiated determination shall state that no further action will be taken by the State Superintendent arising from the same facts or circumstances and shall be sent to the license holder within 45 business days after the unsubstantiated determination.
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. With regard to the suspension or revocation of a license, endorsement, or approval, provides that failure of the State Superintendent of Education to complete its investigation and issue formal discipline or otherwise dispose of the investigation within one year after the State Superintendent receives any written investigatory evidence relating to a particular license holder shall result in the investigation being deemed completed and the allegations against the license holder shall be determined to be unsubstantiated and dismissed with prejudice by the State Superintendent. Provides that formal documentation of an unsubstantiated determination shall state that no further action will be taken by the State Superintendent arising from the same facts or circumstances and shall be sent to the license holder within 45 business days after the unsubstantiated determination.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Removes the requirement for an interpreter who assists a consumer in conducting a transaction or negotiation to sign a required form. Removes the requirement that a separate form be used if the consumer selects the retailer or an employee of the retailer as the consumer's interpreter. Makes conforming changes.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Removes the requirement for an interpreter who assists a consumer in conducting a transaction or negotiation to sign a required form. Removes the requirement that a separate form be used if the consumer selects the retailer or an employee of the retailer as the consumer's interpreter. Makes conforming changes.
Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of Arab American history, including the history of Arab Americans in this State and the Midwest, as well as the contributions of Arab Americans from the 19th century onward. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of Arab American history, including the history of Arab Americans in this State and the Midwest, as well as the contributions of Arab Americans from the 19th century onward. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a violation of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compounds, or any combination thereof, involving a motor vehicle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or watercraft accident that results in the death of one person and great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement of one or more other persons is a Class 2 felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than 4 years and not more than 20 years. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Lindsey's Law.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a violation of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compounds, or any combination thereof, involving a motor vehicle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or watercraft accident that results in the death of one person and great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement of one or more other persons is a Class 2 felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than 4 years and not more than 20 years. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Lindsey's Law.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides for enhanced penalties for aggravated assault or aggravated battery of emergency department staff of a health care facility. Defines "emergency department staff" as any clinical or nonclinical staff present in the emergency department or emergency room of a health care facility who may come in contact with patients, including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, nonphysician providers, technicians, security staff, patient transporters, respiratory therapists, housekeeping personnel, secretaries, and pharmacists. Defines "health care facility" as a facility, hospital, or establishment licensed or organized under the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act, the University of Illinois Hospital Act, the Hospital Licensing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, or the Community Living Facilities Licensing Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides for enhanced penalties for aggravated assault or aggravated battery of emergency department staff of a health care facility. Defines "emergency department staff" as any clinical or nonclinical staff present in the emergency department or emergency room of a health care facility who may come in contact with patients, including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, nonphysician providers, technicians, security staff, patient transporters, respiratory therapists, housekeeping personnel, secretaries, and pharmacists. Defines "health care facility" as a facility, hospital, or establishment licensed or organized under the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act, the University of Illinois Hospital Act, the Hospital Licensing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, or the Community Living Facilities Licensing Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Creates the PFAS Biosolids Testing and Land Application Standards Title within the Act. Provides that a facility that intends to land apply biosolids in the State must collect and analyze at least one representative sample of finished biosolids for PFAS before land application in each calendar year, with required submission to the Environmental Protection Agency at least 14 days before land application on a farm or parcel of land. Provides that, for biosolids designated as Exceptional Quality (EQ), sampling and submission must be quarterly. Sets conditions for land application pursuant to the results of the PFAS test based on PFAS concentration. Requires written notification to the landowner or person responsible for the land, and retention of records by the facility. Requires the Agency to propose and the Pollution Control Board to adopt rules. Contains findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Creates the PFAS Biosolids Testing and Land Application Standards Title within the Act. Provides that a facility that intends to land apply biosolids in the State must collect and analyze at least one representative sample of finished biosolids for PFAS before land application in each calendar year, with required submission to the Environmental Protection Agency at least 14 days before land application on a farm or parcel of land. Provides that, for biosolids designated as Exceptional Quality (EQ), sampling and submission must be quarterly. Sets conditions for land application pursuant to the results of the PFAS test based on PFAS concentration. Requires written notification to the landowner or person responsible for the land, and retention of records by the facility. Requires the Agency to propose and the Pollution Control Board to adopt rules. Contains findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits unlawful use of a covered animal (rather than an elephant) in a traveling animal act when he or she knowingly allows for the participation of a covered animal (rather than an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) or Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) protected under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973) in a traveling animal act. Provides that the provision does not apply to a performance of covered animals (rather than an exhibition of elephants) at a non-mobile, permanent institution, or other fixed facility, if the covered animal is not transported to such location for the purpose of such performance. Provides that unlawful use of a covered animal in a traveling animal act is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that the provisions are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare. Provides that the provision may not be construed to limit any State law or rules protecting the welfare of animals or to prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing its own animal welfare laws and regulations. Defines "covered animal" to mean: (1) elephantidae; (2) felidae, but excluding a domestic cat; (3) non-human primate; and (4) ursidae, or any of their hybrids. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits unlawful use of a covered animal (rather than an elephant) in a traveling animal act when he or she knowingly allows for the participation of a covered animal (rather than an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) or Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) protected under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973) in a traveling animal act. Provides that the provision does not apply to a performance of covered animals (rather than an exhibition of elephants) at a non-mobile, permanent institution, or other fixed facility, if the covered animal is not transported to such location for the purpose of such performance. Provides that unlawful use of a covered animal in a traveling animal act is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that the provisions are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare. Provides that the provision may not be construed to limit any State law or rules protecting the welfare of animals or to prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing its own animal welfare laws and regulations. Defines "covered animal" to mean: (1) elephantidae; (2) felidae, but excluding a domestic cat; (3) non-human primate; and (4) ursidae, or any of their hybrids. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of various Articles of the Illinois Insurance Code from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2032. Effective immediately.
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of various Articles of the Illinois Insurance Code from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2032. Effective immediately.
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983, the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986, and the Limited Liability Company Act. Provides that a corporation may use a registered office as the corporation's principal office if: (1) the registered agent maintains the name and residential address of all of the corporation's board members and officers at the registered office or another secure location accessible to the principal office; (2) the registered agent agrees to share the information described with the Secretary of State upon written demand; and (3) the registered agent makes a written agreement with the corporation to comply with the requirements of the provision.
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983, the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986, and the Limited Liability Company Act. Provides that a corporation may use a registered office as the corporation's principal office if: (1) the registered agent maintains the name and residential address of all of the corporation's board members and officers at the registered office or another secure location accessible to the principal office; (2) the registered agent agrees to share the information described with the Secretary of State upon written demand; and (3) the registered agent makes a written agreement with the corporation to comply with the requirements of the provision.
Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices without delegation of authority by a physician. Provides that a physician assistant may practice without a written collaborative agreement. Provides that a physician assistant who files with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation a notarized attestation of completion of at least 250 hours of continuing education or training and at least 2,000 hours of clinical experience after first attaining national certification shall not require a written collaborative agreement to practice. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; physician assistant title; collaboration requirements; written collaborative agreements, prescriptive authority, and physician assistants in hospitals, hospital affiliates, or ambulatory surgical treatment centers; inactive status; limitations; and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to make corresponding changes.
Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices without delegation of authority by a physician. Provides that a physician assistant may practice without a written collaborative agreement. Provides that a physician assistant who files with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation a notarized attestation of completion of at least 250 hours of continuing education or training and at least 2,000 hours of clinical experience after first attaining national certification shall not require a written collaborative agreement to practice. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; physician assistant title; collaboration requirements; written collaborative agreements, prescriptive authority, and physician assistants in hospitals, hospital affiliates, or ambulatory surgical treatment centers; inactive status; limitations; and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to make corresponding changes.
Amends the Swimming Facility Act. Provides that a public swimming facility may allow dogs to enter and use a swimming pool if the specified conditions are met.
Amends the Swimming Facility Act. Provides that a public swimming facility may allow dogs to enter and use a swimming pool if the specified conditions are met.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a State entity to prohibit the use of low-speed electric bicycles or a specific class of low-speed electric bicycles on any bicycle path the State entity has jurisdiction over.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a State entity to prohibit the use of low-speed electric bicycles or a specific class of low-speed electric bicycles on any bicycle path the State entity has jurisdiction over.
Amends the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. Defines "fiber optic excavation crew". Provides that a fiber optic excavation crew shall comply with the following requirements: (1) every member of the fiber optic excavation crew must have completed a safety and installation training course provided by JULIE; (2) throughout an excavation project, the fiber optic excavation crew shall only use updated city maps, county maps, and right-of-way maps that are less than 2 years old; (3) the fiber optic excavation crew shall obtain a surety bond and provide proof of the surety bond to the unit of local government with jurisdiction over the excavation project; and (4) within 30 days after the completion of an excavation project, the fiber optic excavation crew shall fully restore any residential and landowner ground surface and landscaping to the condition the applicable land was in before the excavation project commenced. Provides that the amount of the surety bond shall be a reasonable amount set by the applicable unit of local government. Provides that the manager or supervisor of the crew shall send, and the project owner shall confirm the submission of, a letter affirming the restoration of the affected land to the mayor or the applicable township official of the land on which the project is located. Provides that a person who violates the amendatory provisions shall be subject to a $500 fine for the first violation, a $1,000 fine for the second violation, and a fine of no more than $5,000 for each subsequent violation. Provides that the Commission may enter into an arbitration process with a person who violates the amendatory provisions 5 or more times to determine the proper damages, repayment, and fines for the violations.
Amends the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. Defines "fiber optic excavation crew". Provides that a fiber optic excavation crew shall comply with the following requirements: (1) every member of the fiber optic excavation crew must have completed a safety and installation training course provided by JULIE; (2) throughout an excavation project, the fiber optic excavation crew shall only use updated city maps, county maps, and right-of-way maps that are less than 2 years old; (3) the fiber optic excavation crew shall obtain a surety bond and provide proof of the surety bond to the unit of local government with jurisdiction over the excavation project; and (4) within 30 days after the completion of an excavation project, the fiber optic excavation crew shall fully restore any residential and landowner ground surface and landscaping to the condition the applicable land was in before the excavation project commenced. Provides that the amount of the surety bond shall be a reasonable amount set by the applicable unit of local government. Provides that the manager or supervisor of the crew shall send, and the project owner shall confirm the submission of, a letter affirming the restoration of the affected land to the mayor or the applicable township official of the land on which the project is located. Provides that a person who violates the amendatory provisions shall be subject to a $500 fine for the first violation, a $1,000 fine for the second violation, and a fine of no more than $5,000 for each subsequent violation. Provides that the Commission may enter into an arbitration process with a person who violates the amendatory provisions 5 or more times to determine the proper damages, repayment, and fines for the violations.
Amends the Emissions Inspection Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the owner of a vehicle to renew a vehicle registration for a vehicle subject to an emissions inspection without inspection if the owner agrees to complete the inspection and provide proof of the inspection within 6 months of the registration renewal. Provides that if the vehicle owner fails to complete and provide proof of the inspection with the 6-month period, the vehicle registration shall be revoked immediately.
Amends the Emissions Inspection Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the owner of a vehicle to renew a vehicle registration for a vehicle subject to an emissions inspection without inspection if the owner agrees to complete the inspection and provide proof of the inspection within 6 months of the registration renewal. Provides that if the vehicle owner fails to complete and provide proof of the inspection with the 6-month period, the vehicle registration shall be revoked immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that permanent vehicle registration plates shall be issued, at no charge, to municipally owned, fire district owned, or Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) owned vehicles operated by volunteer firefighters for any fire department, fire protection district, or MABAS. Requires the registration plates to display the designation "Volunteer Firefighter" and the specific fire department, fire district, fire unit, or MABAS division number or letter.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that permanent vehicle registration plates shall be issued, at no charge, to municipally owned, fire district owned, or Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) owned vehicles operated by volunteer firefighters for any fire department, fire protection district, or MABAS. Requires the registration plates to display the designation "Volunteer Firefighter" and the specific fire department, fire district, fire unit, or MABAS division number or letter.
Amends and reenacts provisions of the Civil Practice Article of the Code of Civil Procedure concerning actions on account of bodily injury or death or physical damage to property based on negligence or product liability based on strict tort liability. Provides that the court shall not instruct the jury of the consequence of any findings of fault of any plaintiff or defendant under specified provisions of the Code. Deletes language providing that the court shall instruct the jury in writing that the defendant shall be found not liable if the jury finds that the contributory fault of the plaintiff is more than 50% of the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which recovery is sought. In the Section concerning joint liability, deletes language providing that: any defendant whose fault is less than 25% of the total fault attributable to the plaintiff, the defendants sued by the plaintiff, and any third party defendant except the plaintiff's employer, is severally liable for non-medical damages; and any defendant whose fault is 25% or greater of the total fault attributable to the plaintiff, the defendants sued by the plaintiff, and any third party defendants except the plaintiff's employer, is jointly and severally liable for non-medical damages. Adds language providing that: any defendant whose fault is less than 25% of the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which recovery is sought by the plaintiff is severally liable for non-medical damages; and any defendant whose fault is 25% or greater of the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which recovery is sought by the plaintiff is jointly and severally liable for non-medical damages. Contains applicability provisions.
Amends and reenacts provisions of the Civil Practice Article of the Code of Civil Procedure concerning actions on account of bodily injury or death or physical damage to property based on negligence or product liability based on strict tort liability. Provides that the court shall not instruct the jury of the consequence of any findings of fault of any plaintiff or defendant under specified provisions of the Code. Deletes language providing that the court shall instruct the jury in writing that the defendant shall be found not liable if the jury finds that the contributory fault of the plaintiff is more than 50% of the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which recovery is sought. In the Section concerning joint liability, deletes language providing that: any defendant whose fault is less than 25% of the total fault attributable to the plaintiff, the defendants sued by the plaintiff, and any third party defendant except the plaintiff's employer, is severally liable for non-medical damages; and any defendant whose fault is 25% or greater of the total fault attributable to the plaintiff, the defendants sued by the plaintiff, and any third party defendants except the plaintiff's employer, is jointly and severally liable for non-medical damages. Adds language providing that: any defendant whose fault is less than 25% of the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which recovery is sought by the plaintiff is severally liable for non-medical damages; and any defendant whose fault is 25% or greater of the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which recovery is sought by the plaintiff is jointly and severally liable for non-medical damages. Contains applicability provisions.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that aggravated assault includes an assault committed against a contractor (rather than just a subcontractor) of the Department of Human Services supervising or controlling sexually dangerous persons or sexually violent persons. Provides that aggravated battery includes committing various kinds of battery against an officer or employee of a contractor or subcontractor of the Department of Human Services supervising or controlling sexually dangerous persons or sexually violent persons.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that aggravated assault includes an assault committed against a contractor (rather than just a subcontractor) of the Department of Human Services supervising or controlling sexually dangerous persons or sexually violent persons. Provides that aggravated battery includes committing various kinds of battery against an officer or employee of a contractor or subcontractor of the Department of Human Services supervising or controlling sexually dangerous persons or sexually violent persons.
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Removes a requirement that at least one mental health examiner testify in person at an involuntary admission hearing.
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Removes a requirement that at least one mental health examiner testify in person at an involuntary admission hearing.
Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a board of 9 (instead of 8) members shall constitute a board of trustees of the fund. Provides that the board shall consist of 4 persons appointed by the mayor of the city; 4 (instead of 3) policemen employed by the city, at least one of whom shall be a lieutenant (instead of a lieutenant or of a rank superior to lieutenant), one of whom shall be of the rank of sergeant, and 2 (instead of one) of whom shall be of the rank of investigator or a rank inferior to that rank; and one annuitant of the fund. Provides that any newly created elected position on the board shall be filled in the same manner as provided for vacant positions.
Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a board of 9 (instead of 8) members shall constitute a board of trustees of the fund. Provides that the board shall consist of 4 persons appointed by the mayor of the city; 4 (instead of 3) policemen employed by the city, at least one of whom shall be a lieutenant (instead of a lieutenant or of a rank superior to lieutenant), one of whom shall be of the rank of sergeant, and 2 (instead of one) of whom shall be of the rank of investigator or a rank inferior to that rank; and one annuitant of the fund. Provides that any newly created elected position on the board shall be filled in the same manner as provided for vacant positions.