SB 278 (2012): limiting the recovery of health care expenses in personal injury actions and removing "probable duration of life but for the injury" as an element that may be considered in determining damages in a wrongful death action.
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SB 278 (2012)
limiting the recovery of health care expenses in personal injury actions and removing "probable duration of life but for the injury" as an element that may be considered in determining damages in a wrongful death action.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2011-2012
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 7, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
- Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2012, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
Votes
- March 7, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 19, 2012: Hearing: 1/19/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC3
- February 21, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 3/7/12; SC9
- March 7, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV