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Introduced
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
In Committee
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Existing law limits the amount recoverable for noneconomic damages in medical malpractice actions to $300,000. Beginning January 1, 2025, the bill incrementally increases the noneconomic damages limitation to $500,000 over the course of 5 years.
AI Summary
This bill incrementally increases the noneconomic damages limitation in medical malpractice actions from the current $300,000 to $500,000 over the course of 5 years, beginning on January 1, 2025. The bill aims to serve the purpose and intent of the "Health Care Availability Act" by updating the monetary limitations on damages for direct or derivative noneconomic loss or injury.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/09/2024 - No Amendments (on 05/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-130 |
| Fiscal Note FN2 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024A/bills/fn/2024a_sb130_f1.pdf |
| Senate Judiciary Amendment L.005 | https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2024A/amendments/1451A962A8B3260C87258AFB00557B49/SB130_L.005.pdf |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024A/bills/fn/2024a_sb130_00.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024A/bills/2024a_130_01.pdf |
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