CIV PRO-DISCOVERY-COURT RULES House SponsorsRep. André Thapedi Senate Sponsors(Sen. Michael Connelly-Jacqueline Y. Collins) 7/23/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0110 735 ILCS 5/2-1003from Ch. 110, par. 2-1003 Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that, among other discovery, the physical and mental examinations of parties and other persons, the taking of depositions, and interrogatories (rather than "answers to interrogatories") shall be in accordance with court rules. Deletes language providing that: (1) the taking of depositions, whether for use in evidence or for purposes of discovery in proceedings in this State or elsewhere, and fees and charges in connection therewith, shall be in accordance with rules; (2) a party shall not be required to furnish the names or addresses of his or her witnesses, except that upon motion of any party disclosure of the identity of expert witnesses shall be made to all parties and the court in sufficient time in advance of trial so as to insure a fair and equitable preparation of the case by all parties; (3) whenever the defendant in any litigation in this State has the right to demand a physical or mental examination of the plaintiff pursuant to statute or Supreme Court Rule, relative to the occurrence and extent of injuries or damages for which claim is made, or in connection with the plaintiff's capacity to exercise any right plaintiff has, or would have but for a finding based upon such examination, the plaintiff has the right to have his or her attorney, or such other person as the plaintiff may wish, present at such physical or mental examination; and (4) no person or organization shall be required to furnish claims, loss or risk management information held or provided by an insurer described in a specified Section of the Illinois Insurance Code.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and restores language providing that: (1) whenever the defendant in any litigation in this State has the right to demand a physical or mental examination of the plaintiff pursuant to statute or Supreme Court Rule, relative to the occurrence and extent of injuries or damages for which claim is made, or in connection with the plaintiff's capacity to exercise any right plaintiff has, or would have but for a finding based upon such examination, the plaintiff has the right to have his or her attorney, or such other person as the plaintiff may wish, present at such physical or mental examination; and (2) no person or organization shall be required to furnish claims, loss or risk management information held or provided by an insurer described in a specified Section of the Illinois Insurance Code. 1/14/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. André Thapedi 1/14/2015HouseFirst Reading 1/14/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/3/2015HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee 2/27/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. André Thapedi 2/27/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/2/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee 3/11/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote 3/11/2015HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 010-000-000 3/11/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/17/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/17/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/18/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-001 3/19/2015SenateArrive in Senate 3/19/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 24, 2015 3/19/2015SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly 3/24/2015SenateFirst Reading 3/24/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 4/8/2015SenateAssigned to Judiciary 4/29/2015SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 010-000-000 4/29/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2015 5/12/2015SenateSecond Reading 5/12/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2015 5/18/2015SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 5/20/2015SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 5/20/2015HousePassed Both Houses 6/18/2015HouseSent to the Governor 7/23/2015HouseGovernor Approved 7/23/2015HouseEffective Date January 1, 2016 7/23/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0110