Caps noneconomic damages in medical malpractice actions at $250,000.
This bill caps compensation for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases at $250,000. It applies to lawsuits against health care providers, including doctors, hospitals, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals, for professional negligence. The cap takes effect immediately for all cases filed after the law's enactment, without affecting economic damages like medical bills or lost wages.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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