CIV PRO-MED MALPRACTICE-SANCTN House SponsorsRep. Jack D. Franks 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 735 ILCS 5/2-622from Ch. 110, par. 2-622Amends the Civil Practice Law of the Code of Civil Procedure. In provisions concerning pleading in healing art malpractice cases, allows the court to impose sanctions against a party or attorney if it determines that (i) there has been a willful failure to comply with those provisions or (ii) 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. 1/23/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks 1/23/2003HouseFirst Reading 1/23/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/29/2003HouseAssigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee 3/13/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die