HB0219 - CIVIL LAW-TECH
Illinois - 103rd General Assembly
Introduced byJay C. Hoffman, LaShawn K. Ford, Emanuel Welch
Last updated about 1 year ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Wrongful Death Act. Provides that an action under the Act may be filed to recover punitive damages. Provides that punitive damages are not available in actions against the State or an employee of the State in his or her official capacity. Makes conforming changes. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that actions for punitive damages for an injury to the person survive. Provides that punitive damages are not available in actions against the State or an employee of the State in his or her official capacity. Effective immediately.
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Passed
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