Signed into LawFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Mike Halpin (D)
Latest Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0639
Jul 24, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the state's civil procedure statutes to modify the process for commencing a civil action. It would affect plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, and the courts by altering the requirements or steps needed to file a lawsuit. The goal is to update or clarify the initiation of civil cases in Illinois.
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