Senate Sponsors: DILLARD. Short description: CIV PRO-TECH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a stylistic change in provisions concerning the maintenance of class actions. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 735 ILC5/2-801 Adds reference to: 735 ILCS 5/2-802 from Ch. 110, par. 2-802 735 ILCS 5/2-807 new Deletes everything. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a motion to certify an action as a class action may not be granted before a hearing on the motion. The hearing shall be held as soon as practicable, but in no event before: (1) each named adverse party has been served with the pleading containing the demand for class relief or has made an appearance or, with respect to unserved defendants who have not appeared, the proponent of the class has made a due and diligent effort to perfect service of the pleading; and (2) each party has had a reasonable opportunity to obtain discovery on class certification issues, on such terms and conditions as the court deems necessary. Provides that an appeal of a circuit court's order certifying a class is appealable in the same manner as a final order to the Appellate Court that would otherwise have jurisdiction over the appeal from a final order in the action. Provides that the appeal must be filed within 42 days of the order certifying or refusing to certify the class. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Deletes reference to: 735 ILCS 5/2-807 new Deletes provisions concerning appeals of orders certifying class actions. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 2 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status