Collateral-Source Rule Evidence Of Insurance
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning modification of the collateral-source rule in civil litigation in which a party has insurance coverage.
Bill Summary:
The bill modifies the collateral-source rule, which generally states that in a civil action for damages the jury should not be told about insurance coverage or other sources from which the plaintiff has received or may receive compensation (collateral sources). The bill allows evidence of collateral sources unless the plaintiff agrees to have the jury's award reduced by the lesser of:
- The amount paid or available to the plaintiff from collateral sources; or
- The amount of premiums or other contributions the plaintiff paid to those collateral sources.
The bill retains the original collateral-source rule, without the changes specified above, if the defendant has been convicted of a second or subsequent alcohol-related driving offense that resulted in injury.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 17-181 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-3. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 17-181 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 3-6. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-181 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
20
AYE
15
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/15/2017 | Committee of the Whole | COW * (.001) |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2017 | House | House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/21/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 03/16/2017 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/15/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 03/10/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/07/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/14/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
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