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Pritzker Acts upon 269 Bills, Vetoes 2, Signs 'Lawsuit Inferno' Measure
Governor Pritzker vetoed a nonprofit investment bill citing risks of extremist groups exploiting state resources while signing 267 other laws including raising driving test age to 79.
- On Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker acted on 269 bills by signing 267 into law and vetoing two in Illinois.
- The legislative session included Senate Bill 328, which expands toxic substance claims jurisdiction and was sponsored by Senate President Don Harmon.
- Key signed laws include House Bill 1365 allowing mental health applicants to practice pending licensure and House Bill 1316 mandating immediate firearm threat notifications in schools.
- Illinois received a "Lawsuit Inferno" designation from the American Tort Reform Association after SB 328 became law, while Senate Minority Leader John Curran criticized it for hurting economic growth.
- The governor’s vetoes blocked bills seen as exploitable by extremist groups, indicating efforts to balance social policies with safeguards against misuse of state resources.
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Pritzker acts upon 269 bills, vetoes 2, signs ‘lawsuit inferno’ measure – Center Square
Phil Melin of Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse told The Center Square last month that SB 328 would open Illinois courts to cases with out-of-state plaintiffs and defendants. The American Tort Reform Association’s Legislative HeatCheck Report released last month gave Illinois the "inferno" designation after the General Assembly passed the measure. With the governor's signature, SB 328 takes effect immediately.
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