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Bill > A3185
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 establishes a cap of $250,000 on "noneconomic damages" that an injured plaintiff can recover from a "health care provider" in a medical malpractice lawsuit, meaning compensation for things like pain, suffering, and disfigurement, rather than direct financial losses like medical bills or lost wages. A "health care provider" is broadly defined to include licensed medical professionals and facilities, and "professional negligence" refers to a mistake or failure to act by such a provider that directly causes harm to a patient, as long as the services provided were within their professional scope and licensing. This new limit will apply to any medical malpractice cases that arise on or after the date the bill becomes law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3185 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3185_I1.HTM |
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