Prohibiting counsel from suggesting an amount of damages for noneconomic loss in civil actions.

SB 413 prohibits attorneys in Kansas civil trials from suggesting specific dollar amounts, ranges, formulas, or unrelated references to the jury when seeking compensation for noneconomic losses like pain, suffering, or emotional distress. The bill directly affects attorneys, parties, and juries in civil cases where non-monetary damages are at issue. It bans four specific methods of suggesting damages - specific numbers, ranges, mathematical formulas, or irrelevant comparisons - to prevent undue influence on jury awards. The law applies to all civil actions and amends Kansas' civil procedure code.