SB 78 Illinois Senate · 102nd 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.
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Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 3, 2021 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Feb 10, 2022
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Jan 5, 2022
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Re-assigned to Judiciary
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Apr 16, 2021
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Feb 17, 2021
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Assigned to Judiciary
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Feb 3, 2021
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Referred to Assignments
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Jil Tracy
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