Increased indemnification for tort claims against government officials provided.

Summary

The Wrongful Act Indemnification Modernization Act increases the maximum amounts the state and its municipalities must pay for tort claims, especially those involving death. New limits jump to $5 million for death claims and $1 million for other claims for incidents after July 1 2019, with higher caps for multiple claims. The limits will automatically adjust each year based on the Federal Reserve inflation rate.

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