Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2218 — WHISTLEBLOWER-POSTING-QUI TAM

Last action — Session Sine Die

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act. Provides that a person is liable for "knowingly" conspiring to defraud the State. Requires the State to conspicuously display employees' protections. Provides that certain awards to Qui Tam plaintiffs are not deposited into the Whistleblower Reward and Protection Fund. Provides for the payment of awards to the State and attorneys' fees and expenses to the Attorney General.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Assigned to Executive Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John A. Fritchey

Sponsors

  • John A. Fritchey · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • John A. Fritchey

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2218 do?
Amends the Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act. Provides that a person is liable for "knowingly" conspiring to defraud the State. Requires the State to conspicuously display employees' protections. Provides that certain awards to Qui Tam plaintiffs are not deposited into the Whistleblower Reward and Protection Fund. Provides for the payment of awards to the State and attorneys' fees and expenses to the Attorney General.
Who sponsors HB 2218?
HB 2218 is sponsored by John A. Fritchey.
What is the current status of HB 2218?
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 2218?
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