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New York’s Democratic Governor Has Vetoed A Similar Bill Twice
Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Trial lawyers have never had it better in Illinois — and SB 328 would give them even more power. This bill — pushed through the legislature at the last minute by trial lawyers — expands general jurisdiction, making it easier to bring out-of-state lawsuits into Illinois courts. Any company registered here could be dragged into Illinois courts — even if the case has nothing to do with Illinois. The result? More lawsuits. Bigger verdicts. Higher costs for employers, and a legal climate that drives jobs and investment elsewhere. All of that puts jobs and our state’s economy at risk. If signed into law, Illinois would become only the second state in the nation with a similar law like this on the books. In fact, Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed this bill on two separate occasions. If Illinois wants to build a robust economy, SB 328 needs a veto. Learn more and make your voice heard: 
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