Punitive Damages Amendments

Summary

The bill stops insurance companies from considering punitive damages when they set rates, classify risk, or price policies. It also makes it harder to hold employers, principals or managing agents liable for punitive damages unless a plaintiff shows clear evidence of willful, malicious or reckless conduct, or that the employer approved or retained the offending employee. The changes apply only to claims filed after May 6, 2026.

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