SB24-130
Noneconomic Damages Cap Medical Malpractice Actions
Concerning raising the limitation on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice actions.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Courts & Judicial
Existing law limits the amount recoverable for noneconomic damages in medical malpractice actions to $300,000. Beginning January 1, 2025, the bill incrementally increases the noneconomic damages limitation to $500,000 over the course of 5 years.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)