Wrongful death bill passes Illinois Senate

The Illinois Senate passed HB 1798 on Thursday, May 17 by a vote of 31-23. The bill now heads to the Governor for signing. If passed, the bill would allow damages for grief, sorrow, and mental anguish for the wrongful death of a loved one.

A roll call on this vote can be found here.
For more information on the bill.

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