Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 R cosponsors

SB 383 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in matters affecting government units, further providing for limitations on damages relating to actions against Commonwealth parties and for limitations on damages relating to actions against local parties.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases certain damage caps for actions against Commonwealth and local parties in Pennsylvania.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 8528

    $1,000,000 in the aggregate[.], → $1,000,000 in the aggregate.

    The aggregate damage cap remains at $1,000,000 for cases not involving permanent dismemberment or death.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 8528

    $250,000 → $250,000

    The maximum recoverable damages for plaintiffs remains unchanged for cases not involving serious injury.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 8528

    $2,000,000 in the aggregate. → $2,000,000 in the aggregate.

    The cap for aggregate damages increases to $2,000,000 in cases of permanent dismemberment or death.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 8553

    $500,000 in the aggregate[.], → $500,000 in the aggregate.

    The overall damage limit for local parties remains set at $500,000 in aggregate for typical cases.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 8553

    $1,000,000 in the aggregate. → $1,000,000 in the aggregate.

    The damage limit increases to $1,000,000 in aggregate for cases involving permanent dismemberment or death.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 8553(c)(2)(ii)

    $1,500 → $10,000

    The threshold for recoverable pain and suffering damages due to permanent injuries is raised from $1,500 to $10,000 in medical expenses.

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 383?
SB 383 is sponsored by Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Daniel Laughlin (Republican), and Elder A. Vogel (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 383?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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