Bill Status of HB 5798   96th General Assembly

Short Description:  FULL FAIR NONECONOMIC DAMAGE

House Sponsors
Rep. Tom Cross-Sidney H. Mathias-Sandra M. Pihos-Patricia R. Bellock

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act. Provides that, in determining noneconomic damages, the fact finder may not consider: evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or any other evidence that is offered for the purpose of punishing the defendant, rather than offered for a compensatory purpose. Provides for bifurcated trials before the same jury in cases involving punitive damages, if requested by any defendant. Outlines the procedure for the bifurcated trials. Provides for court review of noneconomic damage awards. Contains applicability provisions. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/10/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Cross
  2/10/2010HouseFirst Reading
  2/10/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/17/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  5/25/2010HouseMotion Filed to Discharge Rules Committee Rep. William B. Black
  5/25/2010HouseObjects to Motion Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
  5/25/2010HouseChair Rules Motion Lost
  5/25/2010HouseMotion Discharge Committee Lost
  5/25/2010HouseAppeal Ruling of Chair Rep. William B. Black
  5/25/2010HouseShall the Chair be Sustained
  5/25/2010HouseMotion to Sustain the Chair - Prevailed 068-048-000
  6/4/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
  6/4/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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