SB 722 Illinois Senate · 100th Regular Session

FULL FAIR NONECONOMIC DAMAGE

Summary
Creates the Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act. Provides that, in determining noneconomic damages, the fact finder may not consider: (i) evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; (ii) evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or (iii) any other evidence that is offered for the purpose of punishing the defendant, rather than offered for a compensatory purpose. Provides for bifurcated trials before the same jury in cases involving punitive damages, if requested by any defendant. Outlines the procedure for the bifurcated trials. Provides for court post-trial review of noneconomic damage awards pursuant to specified non-exclusive factors. Includes legislative findings, definitions, and applicability language. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2017 Last action Jan 9, 2019
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Committee
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Mar 17, 2017
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 16, 2017
Upper · Passed
To Subcommittee on Tort Reform
upper
Feb 8, 2017
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Jan 30, 2017
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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