Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

HB 5044 — CIV PRO-FORUM NON CONVENIENS

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. To Civil Procedure Subcommittee

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  9. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. André Thapedi

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

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0 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5044 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 5044?
HB 5044 is sponsored by André Thapedi, Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Delia C. Ramirez, Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Jonathan Carroll, Daniel Didech (Democrat), Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat), Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat), and Jay Hoffman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5044?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5044?
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