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This bill amends Pennsylvania's laws regarding damage limitations in legal actions against government entities, specifically modifying the maximum recoverable damages in lawsuits. For cases involving the Commonwealth (state government), the bill increases the damage caps from $250,000 per plaintiff and $1,000,000 in aggregate to $1,000,000 per plaintiff and $2,000,000 in aggregate when the case involves permanent dismemberment or death. For local government entities, the bill raises the aggregate damage limit from $500,000 to $1,000,000 in cases of permanent dismemberment or death. Additionally, the bill adjusts the threshold for pain and suffering claims, increasing the medical and dental expense requirement from $1,500 to $10,000 before such damages can be pursued. The changes will apply to all causes of action, transactions, or occurrences that happen on or after the bill's effective date, which is 60 days after its enactment. These modifications aim to provide more comprehensive compensation for serious injury or death cases involving government entities while maintaining some limitations on potential financial liability.

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