SENATE BILL 626

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1060

Sponsored By:

Senator Bromwell

Entitled:

Civil Actions - Limitation on Awards for Noneconomic Damages - Substances

Synopsis:

Providing that a limitation on an award for noneconomic damages does not apply to actions for damages for personal injury or wrongful death in which contact by a person with a substance occurred before July 1, 1986; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/5

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/10

Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ASBESTOS

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

DAMAGES

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.

LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN

WRONGFUL DEATH

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 11-108 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered