Bill Status of SB 1460   94th General Assembly

Short Description:  FULL FAIR NONECONOMIC DAMAGE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Peter J. Roskam-Richard J. Winkel, Jr.

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/18/2005SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act. Provides that, in determining noneconomic damages, the fact finder may not consider: (i) evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; (ii) evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or (iii) any other evidence that is offered for the purpose of punishing the defendant, rather than offered for a compensatory purpose. Provides for bifurcated trials before the same jury in cases involving punitive damages, if requested by any defendant. Outlines the procedure for the bifurcated trials. Provides for court review of noneconomic damage awards. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/23/2005SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Peter J. Roskam
  2/23/2005SenateFirst Reading
  2/23/2005SenateReferred to Rules
  3/2/2005SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  3/9/2005SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  3/9/2005SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.
  3/16/2005SenateHeld in Judiciary
  3/17/2005SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  3/18/2005SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

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