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NJ S465
NJ S465Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society and loss of companionship.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society and loss of companionship.
AI Summary
This bill expands New Jersey's Wrongful Death Act to allow the recovery of damages for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society, and loss of companionship in wrongful death lawsuits. The bill specifies that these types of damages can be recovered in addition to the existing provisions for pecuniary injuries, hospital and medical expenses, and funeral expenses. The bill also states that it will apply to all causes of action arising on or after the effective date of the act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S465 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/465_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/465_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/465_I1.PDF |
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