Provides for interest to be recovered upon a sum awarded in certain circumstances

This bill (S 6449) clarifies how interest is calculated and recovered in civil court cases where a sum is awarded. It directly affects people involved in lawsuits over contract disputes, property issues, or bodily injury claims. The key change specifies that for bodily injury cases, interest must start from the date of injury, and courts or clerks must clearly state the interest calculation date in awards. The bill also standardizes procedures for determining interest dates when juries don’t specify them, and requires clerks to compute the interest amount. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.