Key Votes
HB 1798 - Wrongful Death Damages - Key Vote
Illinois Key Votes
Monique Davis voted Yea (Passage) on this legislation.
Read recent statements Monique Davis made in this general time period.
Stages
- May 31, 2007 Executive Signed
- May 17, 2007 Senate Bill Passed
- April 27, 2007 House Bill Passed
- Feb. 23, 2007 Introduced
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Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Signed (Executive) - May 31, 2007
Title: Wrongful Death Damages
Signed by Governor Rod Blagojevich
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (31-23) - May 17, 2007 (Key vote)
Title: Wrongful Death Damages
Highlights:
- Entitles the surviving spouse or next of kin to the amount a jury deems a fair a just compensation, including damages for grief, sorrow and mental suffering. (Sec. 2)
- If there is no surviving spouse or next of kin entitled to recovery, the damages shall go to:
The person or persons who furnished hospitalization or services in connection with last illness not to exceed $450.
To the person or persons furnishing medical or surgical services in connection with such last illness or injury not to exceed $450.
To the personal representatives, as such, for the costs and expenses of administering the estate and prosecuting or compromising the action, including a reasonable attorney's fee. (Sec. 2)
- Requires action within two years (Sec. 2)
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (63-52) - April 27, 2007 (Key vote)
Title: Wrongful Death Damages
Highlights:
- Entitles the surviving spouse or next of kin to the amount a jury deems a fair a just compensation, including damages for grief, sorrow and mental suffering. (Sec. 2)
- If there is no surviving spouse or next of kin entitled to recovery, the damages shall go to:
The person or persons who furnished hospitalization or services in connection with last illness not to exceed $450.
To the person or persons furnishing medical or surgical services in connection with such last illness or injury not to exceed $450.
To the personal representatives, as such, for the costs and expenses of administering the estate and prosecuting or compromising the action, including a reasonable attorney's fee. (Sec. 2)
- Requires action within two years (Sec. 2)
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Feb. 23, 2007
Title: Wrongful Death Damages
Sponsors
- James D. 'Jim' Brosnahan (IL - D) (Out Of Office)
Co-sponsors
- Maria Antonia 'Toni' Berrios (IL - D)
- Richard T. Bradley (IL - D) (Out Of Office)
- Linda Chapa LaVia (IL - D)
- Jacqueline Y. 'Jacqui' Collins (IL - D)
- Mary E. Flowers (IL - D)
- John A. Fritchey (IL - D) (Out Of Office)
- Gregory S. 'Greg' Harris (IL - D)
- Elga L. Jefferies (IL - D) (Out Of Office)
- Kevin Carey Joyce (IL - D) (Out Of Office)
- Kimberly A. Lightford (IL - D)
- Iris Y. Martinez (IL - D)
- Kevin A. McCarthy (IL - D) (Out Of Office)
- Susana Mendoza (IL - D) (Out Of Office)
- Kwame Raoul (IL - D)
- Martin A. Sandoval (IL - D)
- Cynthia Soto (IL - D)
- Eddie Washington (IL - D) (Out Of Office)
