Bill Status of HB 4704   93rd General Assembly

Short Description:  TORT ACTION-ASBESTOS

House Sponsors
Rep. Randall M. Hultgren

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
735 ILCS 5/Art. II Pt. 23 heading new
735 ILCS 5/2-2301 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2310 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2315 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2320 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2325 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2330 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2335 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2340 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2345 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2350 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2355 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2360 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2365 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2370 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2375 new
735 ILCS 5/2-2380 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that no person shall bring or maintain a tort action alleging an asbestos claim based on a nonmalignant condition in the absence of a prima-facie showing that the exposed person has a physical impairment, that the physical impairment is a result of a medical condition, and that the person's exposure to asbestos is a substantial contributing factor to the medical condition. Sets out prima-facie requirements for nonmalignant, cancer, and smokers claims. Provides that no prima-facie showing is required in a tort action alleging an asbestos claim based upon mesothelioma. Requires that the plaintiff in any tort action who alleges an asbestos claim file, within 30 days after filing the complaint or other initial pleading, a written report and supporting test results constituting prima-facie evidence of the exposed person's physical impairment that meets the minimum requirements. Limits the liability of successors of a corporation for asbestos-related claims. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Randall M. Hultgren
  2/4/2004HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

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