SB 462 (2024)
Raise cap on damages for losing loved one in wrongful death
Summary:
Removes the cap on damages for wrongful death "loss of consortium" claims. In other words, this bill removes the $150,000 cap on damages for losing companionship of the person in a wrongful death lawsuit.
The Senate amended the bill to raise the cap to $500,000 for an adult and $300,000 for a child.
Status:
Public Hearing Date:
04/24/2024 11:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 206-208
House Voting Date:
05/09/2024
Senate Voting Date:
04/11/2024
Want hearing dates, vote records or the full bill text? See more on the Statehouse website
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=2106&inflect=2
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