Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: Failed 1 D cosponsors

HB 6846 — CD OF CIV PRO-DISCOVERY

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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.

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Summary

Amend the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that an extension of the 6 month period of discovery for persons or entities named as respondents shall be permitted upon a showing of good cause, including but not limited to a failure or refusal on the part of the respondent to comply with timely filed discovery. Effective immediately.

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What changed in the latest version

3 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 6846 has added a provision that allows for an extension in civil procedure cases when there is good cause, specifically mentioning failures by the respondent to comply with discovery requests. This change streamlines the process for obtaining extensions and clarifies that non-compliance can be a valid reason for such extensions. This matters because it helps ensure that cases can proceed fairly and efficiently, allowing necessary information to be gathered without unnecessary delays.

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HB6846 *LRB09314784LCB47096b* 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2004 Introduced 02/09/04, by Jay C.
HB6846 Engrossed LRB093 14784 LCB 47096 b AN ACT concerning civil procedure.
Hoffman SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/2-402 from Ch.
110, par.
2-402 Amend the Code of Civil Procedure.
Provides that an extension of the 6 shall be permitted upon a showing of good cause, including but not limited to a failure or refusal on the part of the respondent to comply with timely filed discovery.
Effective immediately.
LRB093 14784 LCB 47096 b A BILL FOR HB6846 LRB093 14784 LCB 47096 b AN ACT concerning civil procedure.
The Code of Civil Procedure is amended by changing 2-402 as follows:
The Code of Civil Procedure is amended by changing Section 2-402 as follows:
A person or entity named as a respondent in discovery in any civil action may be made a defendant in the same action at any time within 6 months after being named as a respondent in discovery, even though the time during which an action may otherwise be initiated against him or her may have expired HB6846 - 2 - LRB093 14784 LCB 47096 b during such 6 month period.
A person or entity named as a respondent in discovery in any civil action may be made a defendant in the same action at any time within 6 months after being named as a respondent in discovery, even though the time during which an action may otherwise be initiated against him or her may have expired HB6846 Engrossed - 2 - LRB093 14784 LCB 47096 b during such 6 month period.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); May 31,2004

  4. Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); April 30, 2004

  5. Fiscal Note Filed (Corrected)

  6. Fiscal Note Filed

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

  8. Second Reading - Standard Debate

  9. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate

  10. Do Pass as Amended / Standard Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 011-008-000

  11. Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay C. Hoffman

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

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6846 do?
Amend the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that an extension of the 6 month period of discovery for persons or entities named as respondents shall be permitted upon a showing of good cause, including but not limited to a failure or refusal on the part of the respondent to comply with timely filed discovery. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 6846?
HB 6846 is sponsored by Jay Hoffman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 6846?
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.
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