Assembly Bill 67 introduces provisions for random venue assignment in legal actions involving governmental parties filed in counties with first or second class cities. The bill allows any party to request a random venue assignment if a governmental party is involved, including as an intervenor. A notice must be filed within five days of the summons and complaint or the governmental party's motion to intervene. Upon receiving such notice, the clerk of the circuit court will randomly select a different circuit for the case, and this assignment will be conclusive, meaning no further venue changes can be requested.

The bill also defines "governmental party" to include various state officials and bodies, such as the legislature, elections commission, and certain high-ranking state and federal officials. Additionally, it amends existing statutes to clarify that venue changes are subject to the new random assignment rules, and it establishes a fee for parties opting for this random venue assignment. The amendments to current law include the deletion of certain language regarding venue changes and the insertion of provisions related to random venue assignment.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 801.50(6), 801.50, 814.61(2)(title), 814.61