FRANKS. 735 ILCS 5/2-622 from Ch. 110, par. 2-622 Amends the Civil Practice Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. In the Section concerning pleading in healing art malpractice cases, adds a provision that the court may impose sanctions against a party or attorney if it determines that there has been a willful failure to comply with the requirements of the Section or that the action is frivolous or otherwise not commenced in good faith. Provides that appropriate sanctions include a bar against presenting a claim or defense and an order to pay damages and costs. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that House Bill 679 would have no fiscal impact on the judicial branch. JUDICIAL NOTE (Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that House Bill 679 would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State. FEB-06-2001 H FILED WITH CLERK FEB-06-2001 H FIRST READING FEB-06-2001 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-07-2001 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE JUD-CIVIL LAW FEB-13-2001 H FISCAL NOTE FILED FEB-13-2001 H JUDICIAL NOTE FILED FEB-13-2001 H COMMITTEE JUD-CIVIL LAW MAR-16-2001 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A) RULES HRUL JAN-07-2003 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary