Bill > SB213

This bill amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act to increase liability limits for various types of claims against state and local government entities. Specifically, the bill raises the property loss claim limit from $25,000 to $75,000, introduces new tiered limits for nuisance claims based on county population (ranging from $85,000 to $140,000), and increases the general claim limit from $125,000 to $250,000. For larger cities and counties, the liability cap is raised from $175,000 to $375,000, and the limit for medical negligence claims at University Hospitals and state mental health hospitals increases from $200,000 to $300,000. The bill also adds a new aggregate claim limit of $2 million for a single occurrence or accident, and introduces a $1 million limit for indemnification claims. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "political subdivision" to include certain nonprofit corporations and public libraries, and makes technical updates to language and references throughout the existing law. These changes aim to adjust tort claim liability limits to reflect current economic conditions and provide more comprehensive coverage for claims against governmental entities, with the amendments set to take effect on November 1, 2025.