House Sponsors: BROSNAHAN-LOPEZ. Short description: NURS HM-PUNITIVE DAMAGES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that a court may award punitive damages in an action against a facility for wilful or wanton misconduct of the facility's agents or employees that results in the injury or death of a resident. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status