HB 5044

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 101st Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Civ Pro-Forum Non Conveniens

Abstract

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that all actions shall be tried in the county in which they are commenced, unless a statute specifically requires transfer to a different county (rather than except as otherwise provided by law). Abolishes the doctrine of intrastate forum non conveniens.

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Jun 23, 2020

House

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 13, 2020

House

To Civil Procedure Subcommittee

Mar 05, 2020

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

Mar 04, 2020

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

Mar 03, 2020

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

Feb 26, 2020

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

Feb 25, 2020

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. André Thapedi

Feb 18, 2020

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

First Reading

Feb 13, 2020

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

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