Bill
Bill > A2658
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill limits the liability of health care providers to an injured plaintiff for pain and suffering, also known as noneconomic damages, to $250,000.
AI Summary
This bill limits the liability of health care providers for noneconomic damages, which are damages for pain, suffering, and other non-monetary harms, to $250,000 in medical malpractice actions. The bill defines "health care provider" broadly to include various medical professionals and facilities, and "professional negligence" as a negligent act or omission in the rendering of professional services that is the proximate cause of personal injury or wrongful death. The bill applies to all actions accruing on or after the effective date of the legislation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2658 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2658_I1.HTM |
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