Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 7279 — MEDICAL MALPRACTICE REVIEW ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Medical Malpractice Pre-Trial Review Act. Provides that the Medical Malpractice Pre-Trial Review shall consider any claim involving alleged malpractice occurring in Illinois by a health care provider. Outlines how the Review shall be selected. Provides for filing fees and fees for entering an appearance. Provides procedures for a hearing by the Review. Provides that the findings of the Review are admissible at trial as evidence. Provides that the findings of the Review are non-binding on the parties unless both parties agree. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John J. Millner

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eileen Lyons

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Dunn

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Renee Kosel

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ruth Munson

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi

  17. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. First Reading

  21. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Cross

Sponsors

  • Tom Cross · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Tom Cross

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7279 do?
Creates the Medical Malpractice Pre-Trial Review Act. Provides that the Medical Malpractice Pre-Trial Review shall consider any claim involving alleged malpractice occurring in Illinois by a health care provider. Outlines how the Review shall be selected. Provides for filing fees and fees for entering an appearance. Provides procedures for a hearing by the Review. Provides that the findings of the Review are admissible at trial as evidence. Provides that the findings of the Review are non-binding on the parties unless both parties agree. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 7279?
HB 7279 is sponsored by Tom Cross.
What is the current status of HB 7279?
This bill died with 93rd 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 7279?
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