IntroducedFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: Brandt, Craig W.
Latest Action
action postponed indefinitely
Mar 24, 2026
Summary
The bill bars courts from awarding punitive or exemplary damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. It limits any punitive damage judgments to the personal liability of the provider and prevents payment from the state fund or insurance unless expressly covered. The change affects patients seeking compensation and health‑care providers and their insurers.
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