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MA S956
Removing the liability cap for malpractice resulting in serious injury or death
summary
Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to remove the liability cap for malpractice resulting in serious injury or death. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to remove the liability cap for malpractice resulting in serious injury or death. Specifically, it amends the General Laws to allow juries or courts to award plaintiffs more than $100,000 for pain and suffering, loss of companionship, embarrassment, and other general damages in medical malpractice cases involving substantial or permanent loss or impairment of a bodily function, substantial disfigurement, wrongful death, or other special circumstances that would warrant just compensation for the injuries sustained.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H1346 (on 06/30/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S956 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S956.pdf |
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