HB17-1254
Noneconomic Damages Cap Wrongful Death Of Child
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the elimination of the cap on noneconomic damages for the wrongful death of a minor child.
Bill Summary:
The bill eliminates the cap on noneconomic damages for the wrongful death of a minor child. The bill clarifies that, for purposes of the wrongful death statutes, 'minor child' is defined using the general statutory definition of 'minor', which is 'any person who has not attained the age of twenty-one years'.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2017 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 17-1254 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 17-1254 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 17-1254, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
31
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/27/2017 | Committee of the Whole | AMD (H.002) |
25
AYE
36
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 04/28/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 04/28/2017 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/27/2017 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/26/2017 | House | House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/10/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |