HB 5798 Illinois House · 96th 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: evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or 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. Contains applicability provisions. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2010
Committee Review
May 2010
House Failed
May 2010
Governor
Introduced May 25, 2010 Last action Jan 11, 2011
Floor votes · House May 25, 2010

How they voted

59–46
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 106
May 25, 2010
D Democratic61
59 Yea 1 Nay 1
96% Yea
R Republican45
45 Nay
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 25, 2010
Lower · Passed
Motion Discharge Committee Lost
lower
May 25, 2010
Lower · Passed
Motion Filed to Discharge Rules Committee Rep. William B. Black
lower
May 25, 2010
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (59-46-1)
house
Feb 10, 2010
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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