SB 1460 Illinois Senate · 94th 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 review of noneconomic damage awards. Effective immediately.
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Introduction
Feb 2005
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Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2005 Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Jan 9, 2007
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 18, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Mar 2, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 23, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
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Peter J. Roskam
RRepublican
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