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NJ A2658

NJ A2658
Caps noneconomic damages in medical malpractice actions at $250,000.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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