Bill Status of SB 2890   94th General Assembly

Short Description:  FULL FAIR NONECONOMIC DAMAGE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Kirk W. Dillard-Christine Radogno and Pamela J. Althoff

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die

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
  1/20/2006SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kirk W. Dillard
  1/20/2006SenateFirst Reading
  1/20/2006SenateReferred to Rules
  2/1/2006SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  2/1/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno
  2/8/2006SenateHeld in Judiciary
  2/15/2006SenateHeld in Judiciary
  2/17/2006SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
  2/22/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die

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