SB0328Introduced in the Senate
CIVIL LAW-TECH
Introduced by Don Harmon, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that acts submitting to the general jurisdiction of Illinois courts include (1) a corporation having its principal place of business in Illinois or (2) is a foreign business corporation that has consented to general jurisdiction in this State in accordance with the Business Corporation Act of 1983 but only if (i) the action alleges injury or illness resulting from exposure to a substance defined as toxic under the Uniform Hazardous Substances Act of Illinois whether the cause of action arises within or without the State, and (ii) as long as jurisdiction is proper as to one or more named co-defendants under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983 to make conforming changes. Provides that a corporation that obtains or continues to maintain the right to transact business in Illinois consents to the exercise of general jurisdiction under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that a corporation that has previously registered to business in Illinois consents to general jurisdiction upon the next date after the effective date of the amendatory Act on which the filing of its annual report is due regardless of whether or not it then files its annual report. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0352
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Executive Committee · May 31, 2025
9
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Laura Murphy | 28 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | No |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | No |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | No |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Hastings
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Hastings
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-040-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 31, 2025
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Don Harmon
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Sponsor Removed Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 009-004-000
3/5 Vote Required
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 037-019-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0352
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