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NV AB404

Revises provisions governing civil actions against a provider of health care for professional negligence. (BDR 3-709)

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Introduced
03/27/2023
In Committee
06/03/2023
Crossed Over
05/27/2023
Passed
06/09/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/16/2023

Introduced Session

82nd Legislature (2023)

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to civil actions; providing for the increase of the limitation on the amount of noneconomic damages a plaintiff may recover in a civil action against a provider of health care for professional negligence; revising the statute of limitations for bringing an action against a provider of health care for injury or death based upon professional negligence, professional services rendered without consent or error or omission in practice; revising provisions which limit the amount of a contingent fee for which an attorney representing a plaintiff in a civil action against a provider of health care for professional negligence may contract for or collect; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

AI Summary

This bill revises provisions governing civil actions against a provider of health care for professional negligence. It increases the limitation on the amount of noneconomic damages a plaintiff may recover over time, from the current $350,000 to $750,000 by 2028 and 2.1% annually thereafter. The bill also revises the statute of limitations for such actions, requiring them to be brought within 3 years of the date of injury or 2 years of discovery, for injuries occurring on or after October 1, 2023. Additionally, the bill limits the amount of contingent fees an attorney representing a plaintiff in such an action may contract for or collect to 35% of the amount recovered.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

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Other Sponsors (1)

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Last Action

Chapter 493. (Effective October 1, 2023) (on 06/16/2023)

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