Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 4590 — CTA-STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that no civil action shall be commenced against the Chicago Transit Authority by any person for any injury to his person unless it is commenced within 5 years (now, one year) from the date that the injury was received. Provides that, within 30 months (now, 10 months) from the date of the injury or the accrual of the cause of action, a person who is about to commence a civil action against the Authority for damages resulting from an injury must file a written statement with the Chicago Transit Board and the Authority.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4590 do?
Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that no civil action shall be commenced against the Chicago Transit Authority by any person for any injury to his person unless it is commenced within 5 years (now, one year) from the date that the injury was received. Provides that, within 30 months (now, 10 months) from the date of the injury or the accrual of the cause of action, a person who is about to commence a civil action against the Authority for damages resulting from an injury must file a written statement with the Chicago Transit Board and the Authority.
Who sponsors HB 4590?
HB 4590 is sponsored by Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4590?
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 4590?
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