SB 1439 Illinois Senate · 101st 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 nonexclusive factors. Includes legislative findings, definitions, and applicability language. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2019 Last action Mar 22, 2019
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Committee
4
Mar 22, 2019
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 5, 2019
Upper · Passed
To Subcommittee on Tort Reform
upper
Feb 20, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Feb 13, 2019
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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