Introduced
by
To revise details of the assessment of economic damages and noneconomic damages (“pain and suffering” awards) in medical malpractice cases. Under a tort reform law passed in the 1990s, there is no limit on economic (actual) damages, but a $500,000 cap on “pain and suffering” or “punitive damage” awards. The bill would define that cap more narrowly.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To not include "loss of household or other services" in the definition of non-economic losses, meaning they would not be covered by the defendants $500,000 non-economic damages liability cap.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify that the bill applies only to medical malpractice lawsuits.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)
To revise details of the assessment of economic damages and noneconomic damages (“pain and suffering” awards) in medical malpractice cases. Under a tort reform law passed in the 1990s, there is no limit on economic (actual) damages, but a $500,000 cap on “pain and suffering” or “punitive damage” awards. The bill would define that cap more narrowly.
