Laura Fine
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 9
Primary
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that, except in personal injury actions, every count in every complaint and counterclaim must request specific remedies the party believes it should receive from the court. Provides that in a personal injury action, a party may not claim an amount of money unless necessary to comply with the circuit court rules about where a case is assigned. Provides that any complaint filed that contains an amount claimed shall be dismissed without prejudice. Provides that a party may request remedies from the court in the alternative. Provides that, except in the case of default, the remedies requested from the court do not limit the remedies available. Provides that in case of default, if a remedy is sought in the pleading that is beyond what the defaulted party requested, notice shall be given to the default party. Provides that the defendant is not prohibited from requesting from the plaintiff the amount of damages sought. Repeals a provision regarding prayer for relief.
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0403
Effective Date January 1, 2020
Governor Approved
Sent to the Governor
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 014-000-000
Reported Back To Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Judiciary - Civil Committee; 003-000-000
To Civil Procedure Subcommittee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Arrived in House
Third Reading - Passed; 045-000-000
First Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 27, 2019
Second Reading
Do Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2019
Assigned to Judiciary
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
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