Relating to liability for noneconomic damages in connection with a collision with certain motorists.
This bill prohibits victims from claiming pain and suffering damages (like emotional distress) when the driver who caused a collision was not insured, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, operating an unregistered vehicle, or injured during a felony. However, victims can still claim these damages if the driver was driving under the influence or acted recklessly/intentionally. The law applies only to collisions occurring on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect claims for economic damages like medical bills. It directly affects injured parties seeking compensation in specific collision cases involving driver negligence or violations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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1
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brent Hagenbuch
RRepublican
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