Civil actions; increase the noneconomic damages limitation other than medical malpractice.

SB 2691 increases the cap on noneconomic damages (such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress) for most civil lawsuits in Mississippi, raising the limit from $1 million to $1.5 million. It applies specifically to civil actions *other than* medical malpractice cases, meaning it affects plaintiffs in non-medical injury claims like car accidents or product liability. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and clarifies that courts must reduce awards exceeding this new limit. It does not change the existing $500,000 cap for medical malpractice cases.