SB 2891 Illinois Senate · 103rd Regular Session

TRANSPARENCY LAWSUITS PROTECT

Summary
Creates the Transparency in Lawsuits Protection Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to ensure that any Act enacted in the State shall not create a private right of action unless such a right is expressly stated in that Act. Provides that any Act enacted in the State creating a private right of action shall contain express language providing for such a right and that courts shall not construe a statute to imply a private right of action in the absence of such express language. Provides that the Act applies to any action that has not yet been initiated or is pending on the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2024 Last action Apr 19, 2024
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Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
6
Apr 19, 2024
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
lower
Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2024
lower
Mar 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
lower
Feb 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
To Subcommittee on Special Issues
lower
Feb 6, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
lower
Jan 24, 2024
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
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Jil Tracy
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