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Legislative Committees

Judiciary Subcommittee on Torts

Illinois Senate Committee

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Parent Committee: Judiciary Committee

Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr.
(Democratic-IL 17) Chair

Sen. Robert Martwick, Jr.
(Democratic-IL 10) Vice Chair