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Bill > A284
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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 pain and suffering, also known as noneconomic damages, to $250,000 in medical malpractice actions. It defines "health care provider" to include various licensed medical professionals and facilities, and "professional negligence" as a negligent act or omission by a health care provider that is the proximate cause of a personal injury or wrongful death. The bill applies to all actions accruing on or after the effective date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 01/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A0500/284_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A0500/284_I1.PDF |
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