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 Bill Status of HB4982  94th General Assembly


Short Description:  FULL FAIR NONECONOMIC DAMAGE

House Sponsors
Rep. Dave Winters

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/9/2007HouseSession 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
  1/20/2006HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Winters
  1/23/2006HouseFirst Reading
  1/23/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die

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