FULL FAIR NONECONOMIC DAMAGE
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SB 2890 — FULL FAIR NONECONOMIC DAMAGE
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Creates the Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act. Provides that, in determining noneconomic damages, the fact finder may not consider: (i) evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; (ii) evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or (iii) 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. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
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Held in Judiciary
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Held in Judiciary
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno
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Assigned to Judiciary
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kirk W. Dillard
Sponsors
- Kirk W. Dillard · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Kirk W. Dillard
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2890 do?
- Creates the Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act. Provides that, in determining noneconomic damages, the fact finder may not consider: (i) evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; (ii) evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or (iii) 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. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 2890?
- SB 2890 is sponsored by Kirk W. Dillard.
- What is the current status of SB 2890?
- This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 2890?
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